STD Rates in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

2023 CDC surveillance data for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 115,242
Combined
410.4
per 100K
16th / 30
Chlamydia
322.8
per 100K • 372 cases
US rate: 490.7
17th of 30 in Alaska
Higher than 57% of US counties
Gonorrhea
83.3
per 100K • 96 cases
US rate: 178.2
17th of 30 in Alaska
Higher than 59% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.3
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Matanuska-Susitna Borough recorded a combined STD rate of 410.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 16th of 30 counties in Alaska. Reported infections included chlamydia at 322.8 per 100,000 (372 cases, 54% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 83.3 per 100,000 (96 cases, 73% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.3 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

STD Trends in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Alaska rate (dashed). In a county this size a handful of cases moves the rate a long way, so read the shape rather than any single year.

Chlamydia
322.8
per 100K in 2023
98.6 in 2000
Peak 538.2 in 2013
Gonorrhea
83.3
per 100K in 2023
5.0 in 2000
Peak 183.9 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
4.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.2 in 2019

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus county surveillance, 2000–2023.

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough vs Alaska and the US

Infection Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska US vs Alaska vs US Rank in Alaska
Chlamydia 322.8372 cases 697.7 490.7 53.7% below 34.2% below 17th of 30
Gonorrhea 83.396 cases 310.9 178.2 73.2% below 53.3% below 17th of 30
Syphilis (P&S) 4.35 cases 22.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Alaska’s boroughs and census areas. The US rate is all 50 states combined. Comparisons are left out where fewer than 20 cases were reported, because a rate built on so few cases can swing widely from one year to the next.

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FAQs

Matanuska-Susitna Borough ranks 16th of 30 Alaska counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 410.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, with 372 cases at a rate of 322.8 per 100,000 residents.
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Data sourced from the CDC's annual STI Surveillance Report. Rates are per 100,000 population and reflect reported cases only — actual prevalence is likely higher due to undiagnosed infections. While we strive for accuracy, STDTest.com makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of this data and is not responsible for any errors or omissions. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.