STD Rates in San Miguel County, New Mexico

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 26,667
Combined
554.9
per 100K
14th / 32
Chlamydia
405
per 100K • 108 cases
US rate: 490.7
14th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 69% of US counties
Gonorrhea
131.2
per 100K • 35 cases
US rate: 178.2
11th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 73% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
18.7
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

San Miguel County reported a combined STD rate of 554.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 14th of 32 New Mexico counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 405.0 per 100,000 (108 cases, 23% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 131.2 per 100,000 (35 cases, 22% below the state rate), syphilis at 18.7 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. San Miguel County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in San Miguel 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
405.0
per 100K in 2023
136.5 in 2000
Peak 698.4 in 2011
Gonorrhea
131.2
per 100K in 2023
53.3 in 2000
Peak 308.0 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
18.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 18.7 in 2023

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

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San Miguel County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection San Miguel County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 405108 cases 523.6 490.7 22.7% below 17.5% below 14th of 32
Gonorrhea 131.235 cases 169 178.2 22.4% below 26.4% below 11th of 32
Syphilis (P&S) 18.75 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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FAQs

San Miguel County ranks 14th of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 554.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in San Miguel County, with 108 cases at a rate of 405.0 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.