STD Rates in Texas County, Missouri

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 25,614
Combined
222.5
per 100K
82nd / 115
Chlamydia
191.3
per 100K • 49 cases
US rate: 490.7
76th of 115 in Missouri
Higher than 26% of US counties
Gonorrhea
27.3
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
3.9
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Texas County recorded a combined STD rate of 222.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 82nd of 115 counties in Missouri. Reported infections included chlamydia at 191.3 per 100,000 (49 cases, 62% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 27.3 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 3.9 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 Texas County.

STD Trends in Texas County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Missouri 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
191.3
per 100K in 2023
60.9 in 2000
Peak 253.4 in 2017
Gonorrhea
27.3
per 100K in 2023
30.5 in 2000
Peak 86.6 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
3.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.0 in 2021

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

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Texas County vs Missouri and the US

Infection Texas County Missouri US vs Missouri vs US Rank in Missouri
Chlamydia 191.349 cases 498.6 490.7 61.6% below 61% below 76th of 115
Gonorrhea 27.37 cases 201.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 3.91 case 21.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Texas County ranks 82nd of 115 Missouri counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 222.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Texas County, with 49 cases at a rate of 191.3 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.