STD Rates in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska

2023 CDC surveillance data for Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 35,698
Combined
515.4
per 100K
7th / 83
Chlamydia
451
per 100K • 161 cases
US rate: 490.7
7th of 83 in Nebraska
Higher than 74% of US counties
Gonorrhea
56
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 83 in Nebraska
Higher than 45% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.4
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Scotts Bluff County has one of the higher STD burdens in Nebraska, with a combined rate of 515.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 83 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 451.0 per 100,000 (161 cases, 4% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 56.0 per 100,000 (20 cases, 52% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.4 per 100,000 (3 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 Scotts Bluff County.

STD Trends in Scotts Bluff County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Nebraska 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
451.0
per 100K in 2023
256.6 in 2000
Peak 534.3 in 2021
Gonorrhea
56.0
per 100K in 2023
16.2 in 2000
Peak 93.4 in 2016
Syphilis (P&S)
8.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.4 in 2023

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

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Scotts Bluff County vs Nebraska and the US

Infection Scotts Bluff County Nebraska US vs Nebraska vs US Rank in Nebraska
Chlamydia 451161 cases 468.8 490.7 3.8% below 8.1% below 7th of 83
Gonorrhea 5620 cases 115.5 178.2 51.5% below 68.6% below 10th of 83
Syphilis (P&S) 8.43 cases 10.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Scotts Bluff County ranks 7th of 83 Nebraska counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 515.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Scotts Bluff County, with 161 cases at a rate of 451.0 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.