STD Rates in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 808,821
Combined
971.9
per 100K
1st / 77
Chlamydia
664.3
per 100K • 5,373 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 88% of US counties
Gonorrhea
271.9
per 100K • 2,199 cases
US rate: 178.2
2nd of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 90% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
35.7
per 100K • 289 cases
US rate: 15.8
19th of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 92% of US counties

Oklahoma County has one of the higher STD burdens in Oklahoma, with a combined rate of 971.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 77 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 664.3 per 100,000 (5,373 cases, 41% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 271.9 per 100,000 (2,199 cases, 60% above the state rate), syphilis at 35.7 per 100,000 (289 cases, 29% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Oklahoma County.

STD Trends in Oklahoma County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Oklahoma 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
664.3
per 100K in 2023
405.2 in 2000
Peak 767.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
271.9
per 100K in 2023
273.2 in 2000
Peak 425.3 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
35.7
per 100K in 2023
13.6 in 2000
Peak 48.7 in 2021

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

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Oklahoma County vs Oklahoma and the US

Infection Oklahoma County Oklahoma US vs Oklahoma vs US Rank in Oklahoma
Chlamydia 664.35,373 cases 471.3 490.7 41% above 35.4% above 3rd of 77
Gonorrhea 271.92,199 cases 170.3 178.2 59.7% above 52.6% above 2nd of 77
Syphilis (P&S) 35.7289 cases 27.7 15.8 28.9% above 125.9% above 19th of 77

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

Oklahoma County ranks 1st of 77 Oklahoma counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 971.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Oklahoma County, with 5,373 cases at a rate of 664.3 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.