STD Rates in Scurry County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 16,212
Combined
598.3
per 100K
47th / 247
Chlamydia
425.6
per 100K • 69 cases
US rate: 490.7
57th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 72% of US counties
Gonorrhea
135.7
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 178.2
47th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 74% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
37
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Scurry County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 598.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 47th of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 425.6 per 100,000 (69 cases, 13% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 135.7 per 100,000 (22 cases, 23% below the state rate), syphilis at 37.0 per 100,000 (6 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Scurry County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Scurry 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
425.6
per 100K in 2023
511.6 in 2000
Peak 682.2 in 2017
Gonorrhea
135.7
per 100K in 2023
172.6 in 2000
Peak 261.5 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
37.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 37.0 in 2023

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

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Scurry County vs Texas and the US

Infection Scurry County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 425.669 cases 491.9 490.7 13.5% below 13.3% below 57th of 247
Gonorrhea 135.722 cases 176.4 178.2 23.1% below 23.8% below 47th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 376 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

Scurry County ranks 47th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 598.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Scurry County, with 69 cases at a rate of 425.6 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.