STD Rates in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 155,971
Combined
510.3
per 100K
18th / 32
Chlamydia
380.2
per 100K • 593 cases
US rate: 490.7
17th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 66% of US counties
Gonorrhea
109.6
per 100K • 171 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 67% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
20.5
per 100K • 32 cases
US rate: 15.8
17th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 81% of US counties

Santa Fe County recorded a combined STD rate of 510.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 18th of 32 counties in New Mexico. Reported infections included chlamydia at 380.2 per 100,000 (593 cases, 27% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 109.6 per 100,000 (171 cases, 35% below the state rate), syphilis at 20.5 per 100,000 (32 cases, 44% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Santa Fe County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Santa Fe 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
380.2
per 100K in 2023
152.5 in 2000
Peak 511.5 in 2018
Gonorrhea
109.6
per 100K in 2023
13.9 in 2000
Peak 139.6 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
20.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 20.5 in 2023

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

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Santa Fe County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Santa Fe County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 380.2593 cases 523.6 490.7 27.4% below 22.5% below 17th of 32
Gonorrhea 109.6171 cases 169 178.2 35.1% below 38.5% below 15th of 32
Syphilis (P&S) 20.532 cases 36.6 15.8 44% below 29.7% above 17th 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

Santa Fe County ranks 18th of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 510.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Santa Fe County, with 593 cases at a rate of 380.2 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.