STD Rates in Pima County, Arizona

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 1,063,243
Combined
753.1
per 100K
5th / 15
Chlamydia
555
per 100K • 5,901 cases
US rate: 490.7
5th of 15 in Arizona
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
172
per 100K • 1,829 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 15 in Arizona
Higher than 80% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
26.1
per 100K • 278 cases
US rate: 15.8
7th of 15 in Arizona
Higher than 86% of US counties

Pima County reported a combined STD rate of 753.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 5th of 15 Arizona counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 555.0 per 100,000 (5,901 cases, 0% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 172.0 per 100,000 (1,829 cases, 10% below the state rate), syphilis at 26.1 per 100,000 (278 cases, 8% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Pima County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Pima County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Arizona 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
555.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 645.5 in 2017
Gonorrhea
172.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 211.1 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
26.1
per 100K in 2023
0.9 in 2000
Peak 26.8 in 2022

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

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Pima County vs Arizona and the US

Infection Pima County Arizona US vs Arizona vs US Rank in Arizona
Chlamydia 5555,901 cases 552.5 490.7 0.5% above 13.1% above 5th of 15
Gonorrhea 1721,829 cases 190.7 178.2 9.8% below 3.5% below 4th of 15
Syphilis (P&S) 26.1278 cases 24.1 15.8 8.3% above 65.2% above 7th of 15

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

Pima County ranks 5th of 15 Arizona counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 753.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Pima County, with 5,901 cases at a rate of 555.0 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.