STD Rates in Owyhee County, Idaho

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 12,720
Combined
204.4
per 100K
24th / 43
Chlamydia
165.1
per 100K • 21 cases
US rate: 490.7
29th of 43 in Idaho
Higher than 19% of US counties
Gonorrhea
31.4
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
7.9
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Owyhee County recorded a combined STD rate of 204.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 24th of 43 counties in Idaho. Reported infections included chlamydia at 165.1 per 100,000 (21 cases, 44% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 31.4 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 7.9 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Owyhee County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Owyhee County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Idaho 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
165.1
per 100K in 2023
74.9 in 2000
Peak 497.0 in 2018
Gonorrhea
31.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 109.1 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
7.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.3 in 2002

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

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Owyhee County vs Idaho and the US

Infection Owyhee County Idaho US vs Idaho vs US Rank in Idaho
Chlamydia 165.121 cases 294.9 490.7 44% below 66.4% below 29th of 43
Gonorrhea 31.44 cases 39.6 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 7.91 case 3.8 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Owyhee County ranks 24th of 43 Idaho counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 204.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Owyhee County, with 21 cases at a rate of 165.1 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.