STD Rates in Pueblo County, Colorado

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 169,407
Combined
772.7
per 100K
4th / 61
Chlamydia
523
per 100K • 886 cases
US rate: 490.7
5th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 80% of US counties
Gonorrhea
208.4
per 100K • 353 cases
US rate: 178.2
2nd of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 85% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
41.3
per 100K • 70 cases
US rate: 15.8
5th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 94% of US counties

Pueblo County has one of the higher STD burdens in Colorado, with a combined rate of 772.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 61 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 523.0 per 100,000 (886 cases, 20% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 208.4 per 100,000 (353 cases, 62% above the state rate), syphilis at 41.3 per 100,000 (70 cases, 158% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Pueblo County.

STD Trends in Pueblo County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Colorado 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
523.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 690.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
208.4
per 100K in 2023
98.0 in 2000
Peak 394.8 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
41.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 51.3 in 2022

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

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Pueblo County vs Colorado and the US

Infection Pueblo County Colorado US vs Colorado vs US Rank in Colorado
Chlamydia 523886 cases 435.1 490.7 20.2% above 6.6% above 5th of 61
Gonorrhea 208.4353 cases 128.7 178.2 61.9% above 16.9% above 2nd of 61
Syphilis (P&S) 41.370 cases 16 15.8 158.1% above 161.4% above 5th of 61

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

Pueblo County ranks 4th of 61 Colorado counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 772.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Pueblo County, with 886 cases at a rate of 523.0 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.