STD Rates in Summit County, Colorado

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 30,461
Combined
420.2
per 100K
17th / 61
Chlamydia
364.4
per 100K • 111 cases
US rate: 490.7
12th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 64% of US counties
Gonorrhea
52.5
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
3.3
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Summit County reported a combined STD rate of 420.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 17th of 61 Colorado counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 364.4 per 100,000 (111 cases, 16% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 52.5 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 3.3 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Summit County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Summit County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Colorado 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
364.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 405.7 in 2022
Gonorrhea
52.5
per 100K in 2023
12.7 in 2000
Peak 61.3 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
3.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.7 in 2020

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

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Summit County vs Colorado and the US

Infection Summit County Colorado US vs Colorado vs US Rank in Colorado
Chlamydia 364.4111 cases 435.1 490.7 16.2% below 25.7% below 12th of 61
Gonorrhea 52.516 cases 128.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 3.31 case 16 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Colorado’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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Summit County ranks 17th of 61 Colorado counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 420.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Summit County, with 111 cases at a rate of 364.4 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.