STD Rates in Morgan County, Colorado

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 29,526
Combined
511.4
per 100K
8th / 61
Chlamydia
436.9
per 100K • 129 cases
US rate: 490.7
8th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 72% of US counties
Gonorrhea
67.7
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 178.2
19th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 52% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.8
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Morgan County has one of the higher STD burdens in Colorado, with a combined rate of 511.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 8th of 61 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 436.9 per 100,000 (129 cases, 0% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 67.7 per 100,000 (20 cases, 47% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.8 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Morgan County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Morgan 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
436.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 485.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
67.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 179.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
6.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 17.2 in 2021

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

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Morgan County vs Colorado and the US

Infection Morgan County Colorado US vs Colorado vs US Rank in Colorado
Chlamydia 436.9129 cases 435.1 490.7 0.4% above 11% below 8th of 61
Gonorrhea 67.720 cases 128.7 178.2 47.4% below 62% below 19th of 61
Syphilis (P&S) 6.82 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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Morgan County ranks 8th of 61 Colorado counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 511.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Morgan County, with 129 cases at a rate of 436.9 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.