STD Rates in Missoula County, Montana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 121,846
Combined
358.6
per 100K
15th / 51
Chlamydia
301.2
per 100K • 367 cases
US rate: 490.7
15th of 51 in Montana
Higher than 53% of US counties
Gonorrhea
52.5
per 100K • 64 cases
US rate: 178.2
12th of 51 in Montana
Higher than 43% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.9
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Missoula County reported a combined STD rate of 358.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 15th of 51 Montana counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 301.2 per 100,000 (367 cases, 7% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 52.5 per 100,000 (64 cases, 22% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.9 per 100,000 (6 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Missoula County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Missoula County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Montana 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
301.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 524.3 in 2018
Gonorrhea
52.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 106.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
4.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.8 in 2017

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

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Missoula County vs Montana and the US

Infection Missoula County Montana US vs Montana vs US Rank in Montana
Chlamydia 301.2367 cases 322.6 490.7 6.6% below 38.6% below 15th of 51
Gonorrhea 52.564 cases 67.7 178.2 22.5% below 70.5% below 12th of 51
Syphilis (P&S) 4.96 cases 27.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Montana’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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FAQs

Missoula County ranks 15th of 51 Montana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 358.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Missoula County, with 367 cases at a rate of 301.2 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.