STD Rates in Mclennan County, Texas

2023 CDC surveillance data for Mclennan County, Texas — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 268,591
Combined
854.4
per 100K
14th / 247
Chlamydia
637.4
per 100K • 1,712 cases
US rate: 490.7
14th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 87% of US counties
Gonorrhea
202.5
per 100K • 544 cases
US rate: 178.2
20th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 84% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
14.5
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 15.8
64th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 71% of US counties

Mclennan County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 854.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 14th of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 637.4 per 100,000 (1,712 cases, 30% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 202.5 per 100,000 (544 cases, 15% above the state rate), syphilis at 14.5 per 100,000 (39 cases, 3% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Mclennan County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Mclennan County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Texas 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
637.4
per 100K in 2023
515.1 in 2000
Peak 844.5 in 2017
Gonorrhea
202.5
per 100K in 2023
325.5 in 2000
Peak 402.2 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
14.5
per 100K in 2023
0.5 in 2000
Peak 23.6 in 2022

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

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Mclennan County vs Texas and the US

Infection Mclennan County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 637.41,712 cases 491.9 490.7 29.6% above 29.9% above 14th of 247
Gonorrhea 202.5544 cases 176.4 178.2 14.8% above 13.6% above 20th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 14.539 cases 15 15.8 3.3% below 8.2% below 64th of 247

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Texas’s counties. 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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Mclennan County ranks 14th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 854.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Mclennan County, with 1,712 cases at a rate of 637.4 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Mclennan County and Texas. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.