STD Rates in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 73,794
Combined
559.7
per 100K
26th / 77
Chlamydia
410.6
per 100K • 303 cases
US rate: 490.7
25th of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 70% of US counties
Gonorrhea
135.5
per 100K • 100 cases
US rate: 178.2
21st of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 73% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13.6
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Pottawatomie County reported a combined STD rate of 559.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 26th of 77 Oklahoma counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 410.6 per 100,000 (303 cases, 13% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 135.5 per 100,000 (100 cases, 20% below the state rate), syphilis at 13.6 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Pottawatomie County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Pottawatomie 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
410.6
per 100K in 2023
231.4 in 2000
Peak 620.8 in 2016
Gonorrhea
135.5
per 100K in 2023
57.9 in 2000
Peak 270.0 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
13.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 32.9 in 2021

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

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Pottawatomie County vs Oklahoma and the US

Infection Pottawatomie County Oklahoma US vs Oklahoma vs US Rank in Oklahoma
Chlamydia 410.6303 cases 471.3 490.7 12.9% below 16.3% below 25th of 77
Gonorrhea 135.5100 cases 170.3 178.2 20.4% below 24% below 21st of 77
Syphilis (P&S) 13.610 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

Pottawatomie County ranks 26th of 77 Oklahoma counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 559.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Pottawatomie County, with 303 cases at a rate of 410.6 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.