STD Rates in Tom Green County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 119,063
Combined
842.5
per 100K
16th / 247
Chlamydia
610.6
per 100K • 727 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 86% of US counties
Gonorrhea
207.5
per 100K • 247 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 85% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
24.4
per 100K • 29 cases
US rate: 15.8
24th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 84% of US counties

Tom Green County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 842.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 16th of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 610.6 per 100,000 (727 cases, 24% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 207.5 per 100,000 (247 cases, 18% above the state rate), syphilis at 24.4 per 100,000 (29 cases, 63% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Tom Green County.

STD Trends in Tom Green County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Texas 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
610.6
per 100K in 2023
526.5 in 2000
Peak 690.7 in 2017
Gonorrhea
207.5
per 100K in 2023
117.2 in 2000
Peak 307.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
24.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 39.4 in 2021

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

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Tom Green County vs Texas and the US

Infection Tom Green County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 610.6727 cases 491.9 490.7 24.1% above 24.4% above 18th of 247
Gonorrhea 207.5247 cases 176.4 178.2 17.6% above 16.4% above 15th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 24.429 cases 15 15.8 62.7% above 54.4% above 24th of 247

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Texas’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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Tom Green County ranks 16th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 842.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Tom Green County, with 727 cases at a rate of 610.6 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.