STD Rates in Spokane County, Washington

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 551,469
Combined
572.1
per 100K
8th / 39
Chlamydia
377.9
per 100K • 2,084 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 66% of US counties
Gonorrhea
158.1
per 100K • 872 cases
US rate: 178.2
3rd of 39 in Washington
Higher than 78% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
36.1
per 100K • 199 cases
US rate: 15.8
3rd of 39 in Washington
Higher than 92% of US counties

Spokane County has one of the higher STD burdens in Washington, with a combined rate of 572.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 8th of 39 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 377.9 per 100,000 (2,084 cases, 7% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 158.1 per 100,000 (872 cases, 22% above the state rate), syphilis at 36.1 per 100,000 (199 cases, 69% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Spokane County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Spokane 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
377.9
per 100K in 2023
164.2 in 2000
Peak 538.7 in 2018
Gonorrhea
158.1
per 100K in 2023
25.8 in 2000
Peak 201.4 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
36.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 36.1 in 2023

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

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Spokane County vs Washington and the US

Infection Spokane County Washington US vs Washington vs US Rank in Washington
Chlamydia 377.92,084 cases 354.4 490.7 6.6% above 23% below 10th of 39
Gonorrhea 158.1872 cases 129.6 178.2 22% above 11.3% below 3rd of 39
Syphilis (P&S) 36.1199 cases 21.3 15.8 69.5% above 128.5% above 3rd of 39

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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Spokane County ranks 8th of 39 Washington counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 572.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Spokane County, with 2,084 cases at a rate of 377.9 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.