STD Rates in Thurston County, Nebraska

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 6,557
Combined
2211.3
per 100K
1st / 83
Chlamydia
1662.3
per 100K • 109 cases
US rate: 490.7
1st of 83 in Nebraska
Higher than 99% of US counties
Gonorrhea
427
per 100K • 28 cases
US rate: 178.2
1st of 83 in Nebraska
Higher than 97% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
122
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Thurston County has one of the higher STD burdens in Nebraska, with a combined rate of 2,211.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 83 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1662.3 per 100,000 (109 cases, 255% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 427.0 per 100,000 (28 cases, 270% above the state rate), syphilis at 122.0 per 100,000 (8 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 Thurston County.

STD Trends in Thurston County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Nebraska 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
1,662.3
per 100K in 2023
772.7 in 2000
Peak 1,662.3 in 2023
Gonorrhea
427.0
per 100K in 2023
84.3 in 2000
Peak 966.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
122.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 153.7 in 2022

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

Know your status — get tested today

Same-day testing at 4,500+ locations. No appointment needed. Results in 1–3 days.

Thurston County vs Nebraska and the US

Infection Thurston County Nebraska US vs Nebraska vs US Rank in Nebraska
Chlamydia 1662.3109 cases 468.8 490.7 254.6% above 238.8% above 1st of 83
Gonorrhea 42728 cases 115.5 178.2 269.7% above 139.6% above 1st of 83
Syphilis (P&S) 1228 cases 10.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Find a clinic near you

4,500+ testing locations nationwide. 100% confidential. Most insurance accepted.

FAQs

Thurston County ranks 1st of 83 Nebraska counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 2,211.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Thurston County, with 109 cases at a rate of 1662.3 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Thurston County and Nebraska. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.