STD Rates in Thurston County, Washington

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 298,985
Combined
412.7
per 100K
18th / 39
Chlamydia
315.4
per 100K • 943 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 56% of US counties
Gonorrhea
84.6
per 100K • 253 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 60% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
12.7
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 15.8
16th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 68% of US counties

Thurston County reported a combined STD rate of 412.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 18th of 39 Washington counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 315.4 per 100,000 (943 cases, 11% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 84.6 per 100,000 (253 cases, 35% below the state rate), syphilis at 12.7 per 100,000 (38 cases, 40% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Thurston County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Thurston 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
315.4
per 100K in 2023
192.5 in 2000
Peak 425.6 in 2016
Gonorrhea
84.6
per 100K in 2023
15.8 in 2000
Peak 102.1 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
12.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 17.4 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 Washington and the US

Infection Thurston County Washington US vs Washington vs US Rank in Washington
Chlamydia 315.4943 cases 354.4 490.7 11% below 35.7% below 20th of 39
Gonorrhea 84.6253 cases 129.6 178.2 34.7% below 52.5% below 10th of 39
Syphilis (P&S) 12.738 cases 21.3 15.8 40.4% below 19.6% below 16th 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.

Find a clinic near you

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

FAQs

Thurston County ranks 18th of 39 Washington counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 412.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Thurston County, with 943 cases at a rate of 315.4 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Thurston County and Washington. 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.