STD Rates in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 39,874
Combined
830.1
per 100K
3rd / 32
Chlamydia
569.3
per 100K • 227 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 83% of US counties
Gonorrhea
193.1
per 100K • 77 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 83% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
67.7
per 100K • 27 cases
US rate: 15.8
3rd of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 98% of US counties

Rio Arriba County has one of the higher STD burdens in New Mexico, with a combined rate of 830.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 32 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 569.3 per 100,000 (227 cases, 9% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 193.1 per 100,000 (77 cases, 14% above the state rate), syphilis at 67.7 per 100,000 (27 cases, 85% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Rio Arriba County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Rio Arriba 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
569.3
per 100K in 2023
201.3 in 2000
Peak 715.6 in 2011
Gonorrhea
193.1
per 100K in 2023
9.7 in 2000
Peak 307.5 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
67.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 72.4 in 2022

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

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Rio Arriba County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Rio Arriba County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 569.3227 cases 523.6 490.7 8.7% above 16% above 4th of 32
Gonorrhea 193.177 cases 169 178.2 14.3% above 8.4% above 4th of 32
Syphilis (P&S) 67.727 cases 36.6 15.8 85% above 328.5% above 3rd of 32

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

Rio Arriba County ranks 3rd of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 830.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Rio Arriba County, with 227 cases at a rate of 569.3 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.