STD Rates in San Patricio County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 70,660
Combined
542
per 100K
65th / 247
Chlamydia
409
per 100K • 289 cases
US rate: 490.7
64th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 70% of US counties
Gonorrhea
120.3
per 100K • 85 cases
US rate: 178.2
56th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 70% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
12.7
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

San Patricio County reported a combined STD rate of 542.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 65th of 247 Texas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 409.0 per 100,000 (289 cases, 17% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 120.3 per 100,000 (85 cases, 32% below the state rate), syphilis at 12.7 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. San Patricio County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in San Patricio County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Texas 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
409.0
per 100K in 2023
221.1 in 2000
Peak 520.8 in 2021
Gonorrhea
120.3
per 100K in 2023
84.6 in 2000
Peak 219.5 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
12.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 22.9 in 2022

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

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San Patricio County vs Texas and the US

Infection San Patricio County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 409289 cases 491.9 490.7 16.9% below 16.6% below 64th of 247
Gonorrhea 120.385 cases 176.4 178.2 31.8% below 32.5% below 56th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 12.79 cases 15 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Texas’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 Patricio County ranks 65th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 542.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in San Patricio County, with 289 cases at a rate of 409.0 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.