STD Rates in Skagit County, Washington

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 131,395
Combined
320.4
per 100K
25th / 39
Chlamydia
271.7
per 100K • 357 cases
US rate: 490.7
22nd of 39 in Washington
Higher than 47% of US counties
Gonorrhea
43.4
per 100K • 57 cases
US rate: 178.2
30th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 36% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.3
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Skagit County recorded a combined STD rate of 320.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 25th of 39 counties in Washington. Reported infections included chlamydia at 271.7 per 100,000 (357 cases, 23% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 43.4 per 100,000 (57 cases, 67% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.3 per 100,000 (7 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 Skagit County.

STD Trends in Skagit County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Washington 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
271.7
per 100K in 2023
173.9 in 2000
Peak 382.3 in 2019
Gonorrhea
43.4
per 100K in 2023
5.8 in 2000
Peak 100.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
5.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.2 in 2021

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

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Skagit County vs Washington and the US

Infection Skagit County Washington US vs Washington vs US Rank in Washington
Chlamydia 271.7357 cases 354.4 490.7 23.3% below 44.6% below 22nd of 39
Gonorrhea 43.457 cases 129.6 178.2 66.5% below 75.6% below 30th of 39
Syphilis (P&S) 5.37 cases 21.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Skagit County ranks 25th of 39 Washington counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 320.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Skagit County, with 357 cases at a rate of 271.7 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.