STD Rates in Moore County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 21,187
Combined
448.4
per 100K
100th / 247
Chlamydia
405.9
per 100K • 86 cases
US rate: 490.7
66th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 69% of US counties
Gonorrhea
42.5
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Moore County reported a combined STD rate of 448.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 100th of 247 Texas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 405.9 per 100,000 (86 cases, 17% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 42.5 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Moore County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Moore County.

STD Trends in Moore 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
405.9
per 100K in 2023
338.4 in 2000
Peak 520.9 in 2021
Gonorrhea
42.5
per 100K in 2023
10.0 in 2000
Peak 151.5 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.5 in 2021

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

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Moore County vs Texas and the US

Infection Moore County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 405.986 cases 491.9 490.7 17.5% below 17.3% below 66th of 247
Gonorrhea 42.59 cases 176.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 15 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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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FAQs

Moore County ranks 100th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 448.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Moore County, with 86 cases at a rate of 405.9 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.