STD Rates in Roosevelt County, New Mexico

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 18,788
Combined
713.2
per 100K
7th / 32
Chlamydia
564.2
per 100K • 106 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 83% of US counties
Gonorrhea
101.1
per 100K • 19 cases
Based on 19 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
47.9
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Roosevelt County has one of the higher STD burdens in New Mexico, with a combined rate of 713.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 32 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 564.2 per 100,000 (106 cases, 8% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 101.1 per 100,000 (19 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 47.9 per 100,000 (9 cases, 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 Roosevelt County.

STD Trends in Roosevelt 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
564.2
per 100K in 2023
272.3 in 2000
Peak 859.8 in 2020
Gonorrhea
101.1
per 100K in 2023
83.4 in 2000
Peak 399.8 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
47.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 47.9 in 2023

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

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Roosevelt County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Roosevelt County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 564.2106 cases 523.6 490.7 7.8% above 15% above 6th of 32
Gonorrhea 101.119 cases 169 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 47.99 cases 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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Roosevelt County ranks 7th of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 713.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Roosevelt County, with 106 cases at a rate of 564.2 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.