STD Rates in Quay County, New Mexico

2023 CDC surveillance data for Quay County, New Mexico — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 8,511
Combined
411.3
per 100K
22nd / 32
Chlamydia
376
per 100K • 32 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 66% of US counties
Gonorrhea
23.5
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
11.8
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Quay County recorded a combined STD rate of 411.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 22nd of 32 counties in New Mexico. Reported infections included chlamydia at 376.0 per 100,000 (32 cases, 28% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 23.5 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 11.8 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Quay County.

STD Trends in Quay County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New Mexico 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
376.0
per 100K in 2023
110.0 in 2000
Peak 593.4 in 2007
Gonorrhea
23.5
per 100K in 2023
30.0 in 2000
Peak 253.0 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
11.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 45.7 in 2020

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

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Quay County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Quay County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 37632 cases 523.6 490.7 28.2% below 23.4% below 18th of 32
Gonorrhea 23.52 cases 169 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 11.81 case 36.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Quay County ranks 22nd of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 411.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Quay County, with 32 cases at a rate of 376.0 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.