STD Rates in Montezuma County, Colorado

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 26,534
Combined
339.2
per 100K
28th / 61
Chlamydia
241.2
per 100K • 64 cases
US rate: 490.7
34th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 40% of US counties
Gonorrhea
90.5
per 100K • 24 cases
US rate: 178.2
9th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 62% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
7.5
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Montezuma County reported a combined STD rate of 339.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 28th of 61 Colorado counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 241.2 per 100,000 (64 cases, 45% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 90.5 per 100,000 (24 cases, 30% below the state rate), syphilis at 7.5 per 100,000 (2 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 Montezuma County.

STD Trends in Montezuma County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Colorado 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
241.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 727.1 in 2016
Gonorrhea
90.5
per 100K in 2023
25.2 in 2000
Peak 230.8 in 2016
Syphilis (P&S)
7.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.8 in 2009

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

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Montezuma County vs Colorado and the US

Infection Montezuma County Colorado US vs Colorado vs US Rank in Colorado
Chlamydia 241.264 cases 435.1 490.7 44.6% below 50.8% below 34th of 61
Gonorrhea 90.524 cases 128.7 178.2 29.7% below 49.2% below 9th of 61
Syphilis (P&S) 7.52 cases 16 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Montezuma County ranks 28th of 61 Colorado counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 339.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Montezuma County, with 64 cases at a rate of 241.2 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.