STD Rates in Nye County, Nevada

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 55,736
Combined
211.7
per 100K
13th / 16
Chlamydia
154.3
per 100K • 86 cases
US rate: 490.7
14th of 16 in Nevada
Higher than 16% of US counties
Gonorrhea
52
per 100K • 29 cases
US rate: 178.2
7th of 16 in Nevada
Higher than 42% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.4
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Nye County is among the lower-burden counties in Nevada, reporting a combined STD rate of 211.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 13th of 16 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 154.3 per 100,000 (86 cases, 69% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 52.0 per 100,000 (29 cases, 75% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.4 per 100,000 (3 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 Nye County.

STD Trends in Nye County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Nevada 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
154.3
per 100K in 2023
54.8 in 2000
Peak 214.7 in 2018
Gonorrhea
52.0
per 100K in 2023
3.0 in 2000
Peak 86.4 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
5.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 16.4 in 2022

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

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Nye County vs Nevada and the US

Infection Nye County Nevada US vs Nevada vs US Rank in Nevada
Chlamydia 154.386 cases 493.6 490.7 68.7% below 68.6% below 14th of 16
Gonorrhea 5229 cases 204.7 178.2 74.6% below 70.8% below 7th of 16
Syphilis (P&S) 5.43 cases 22.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Nevada’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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Nye County ranks 13th of 16 Nevada counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 211.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Nye County, with 86 cases at a rate of 154.3 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.