STD Rates in Sierra County, New Mexico

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 11,487
Combined
374.3
per 100K
25th / 32
Chlamydia
330.8
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 490.7
23rd of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 59% of US counties
Gonorrhea
17.4
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
26.1
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Sierra County is among the lower-burden counties in New Mexico, reporting a combined STD rate of 374.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 25th of 32 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 330.8 per 100,000 (38 cases, 37% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 17.4 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 26.1 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 Sierra County.

STD Trends in Sierra 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
330.8
per 100K in 2023
219.5 in 2000
Peak 364.5 in 2013
Gonorrhea
17.4
per 100K in 2023
22.7 in 2000
Peak 92.7 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
26.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 26.2 in 2022

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

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Sierra County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Sierra County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 330.838 cases 523.6 490.7 36.8% below 32.6% below 23rd of 32
Gonorrhea 17.42 cases 169 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 26.13 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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Sierra County ranks 25th of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 374.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Sierra County, with 38 cases at a rate of 330.8 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.