STD Rates in Nolan County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 14,305
Combined
594.1
per 100K
49th / 247
Chlamydia
433.4
per 100K • 62 cases
US rate: 490.7
56th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 72% of US counties
Gonorrhea
111.8
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
48.9
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Nolan County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 594.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 49th of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 433.4 per 100,000 (62 cases, 12% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 111.8 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 48.9 per 100,000 (7 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 Nolan County.

STD Trends in Nolan 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
433.4
per 100K in 2023
657.1 in 2000
Peak 878.4 in 2018
Gonorrhea
111.8
per 100K in 2023
244.1 in 2000
Peak 343.0 in 2008
Syphilis (P&S)
48.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 48.9 in 2023

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

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Nolan County vs Texas and the US

Infection Nolan County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 433.462 cases 491.9 490.7 11.9% below 11.7% below 56th of 247
Gonorrhea 111.816 cases 176.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 48.97 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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Nolan County ranks 49th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 594.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Nolan County, with 62 cases at a rate of 433.4 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.