STD Rates in San Juan County, Utah

2023 CDC surveillance data for San Juan County, Utah — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 14,356
Combined
459.8
per 100K
2nd / 29
Chlamydia
404
per 100K • 58 cases
US rate: 490.7
2nd of 29 in Utah
Higher than 69% of US counties
Gonorrhea
48.8
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
7
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

San Juan County has one of the higher STD burdens in Utah, with a combined rate of 459.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 2nd of 29 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 404.0 per 100,000 (58 cases, 25% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 48.8 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 7.0 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. San Juan County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in San Juan County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Utah 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
404.0
per 100K in 2023
230.0 in 2000
Peak 673.9 in 2013
Gonorrhea
48.8
per 100K in 2023
27.9 in 2000
Peak 98.0 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
7.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 29.2 in 2003

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

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San Juan County vs Utah and the US

Infection San Juan County Utah US vs Utah vs US Rank in Utah
Chlamydia 40458 cases 322 490.7 25.5% above 17.7% below 2nd of 29
Gonorrhea 48.87 cases 77.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 71 case 9.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

San Juan County ranks 2nd of 29 Utah counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 459.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in San Juan County, with 58 cases at a rate of 404.0 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.