STD Rates in Riley County, Kansas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 71,404
Combined
647
per 100K
8th / 103
Chlamydia
571.4
per 100K • 408 cases
US rate: 490.7
7th of 103 in Kansas
Higher than 83% of US counties
Gonorrhea
70
per 100K • 50 cases
US rate: 178.2
27th of 103 in Kansas
Higher than 53% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.6
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Riley County has one of the higher STD burdens in Kansas, with a combined rate of 647.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 8th of 103 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 571.4 per 100,000 (408 cases, 26% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 70.0 per 100,000 (50 cases, 51% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.6 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Riley County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Riley County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Kansas 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
571.4
per 100K in 2023
277.1 in 2000
Peak 779.0 in 2018
Gonorrhea
70.0
per 100K in 2023
49.1 in 2000
Peak 160.6 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
5.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.0 in 2016

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

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Riley County vs Kansas and the US

Infection Riley County Kansas US vs Kansas vs US Rank in Kansas
Chlamydia 571.4408 cases 453.8 490.7 25.9% above 16.4% above 7th of 103
Gonorrhea 7050 cases 144 178.2 51.4% below 60.7% below 27th of 103
Syphilis (P&S) 5.64 cases 13.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Riley County ranks 8th of 103 Kansas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 647.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Riley County, with 408 cases at a rate of 571.4 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.