STD Rates in Ottawa County, Oklahoma

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 30,288
Combined
680.1
per 100K
13th / 77
Chlamydia
416
per 100K • 126 cases
US rate: 490.7
23rd of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 71% of US counties
Gonorrhea
244.3
per 100K • 74 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 88% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
19.8
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Ottawa County has one of the higher STD burdens in Oklahoma, with a combined rate of 680.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 13th of 77 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 416.0 per 100,000 (126 cases, 12% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 244.3 per 100,000 (74 cases, 43% above the state rate), syphilis at 19.8 per 100,000 (6 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 Ottawa County.

STD Trends in Ottawa 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
416.0
per 100K in 2023
180.3 in 2000
Peak 695.0 in 2017
Gonorrhea
244.3
per 100K in 2023
21.0 in 2000
Peak 395.5 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
19.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 39.6 in 2021

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

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Ottawa County vs Oklahoma and the US

Infection Ottawa County Oklahoma US vs Oklahoma vs US Rank in Oklahoma
Chlamydia 416126 cases 471.3 490.7 11.7% below 15.2% below 23rd of 77
Gonorrhea 244.374 cases 170.3 178.2 43.5% above 37.1% above 4th of 77
Syphilis (P&S) 19.86 cases 27.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Ottawa County ranks 13th of 77 Oklahoma counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 680.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Ottawa County, with 126 cases at a rate of 416.0 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.