STD Rates in Pierce County, Washington

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

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Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 928,663
Combined
662.3
per 100K
5th / 39
Chlamydia
466.8
per 100K • 4,335 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 75% of US counties
Gonorrhea
164.7
per 100K • 1,530 cases
US rate: 178.2
2nd of 39 in Washington
Higher than 79% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
30.8
per 100K • 286 cases
US rate: 15.8
5th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 89% of US counties

Pierce County has one of the higher STD burdens in Washington, with a combined rate of 662.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 5th of 39 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 466.8 per 100,000 (4,335 cases, 32% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 164.7 per 100,000 (1,530 cases, 27% above the state rate), syphilis at 30.8 per 100,000 (286 cases, 45% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Pierce County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Pierce County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Washington 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
466.8
per 100K in 2023
294.4 in 2000
Peak 701.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
164.7
per 100K in 2023
76.1 in 2000
Peak 239.7 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
30.8
per 100K in 2023
0.7 in 2000
Peak 39.0 in 2022

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

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Pierce County vs Washington and the US

Infection Pierce County Washington US vs Washington vs US Rank in Washington
Chlamydia 466.84,335 cases 354.4 490.7 31.7% above 4.9% below 6th of 39
Gonorrhea 164.71,530 cases 129.6 178.2 27.1% above 7.6% below 2nd of 39
Syphilis (P&S) 30.8286 cases 21.3 15.8 44.6% above 94.9% above 5th of 39

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Washington’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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Largest cities in Pierce County, Washington

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Pierce County ranks 5th of 39 Washington counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 662.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Pierce County, with 4,335 cases at a rate of 466.8 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.
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