STD Rates in Travis County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 1,334,898
Combined
1059.4
per 100K
7th / 247
Chlamydia
681.7
per 100K • 9,100 cases
US rate: 490.7
9th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 89% of US counties
Gonorrhea
347.9
per 100K • 4,644 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
29.8
per 100K • 398 cases
US rate: 15.8
16th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 89% of US counties

Travis County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 1,059.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 681.7 per 100,000 (9,100 cases, 39% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 347.9 per 100,000 (4,644 cases, 97% above the state rate), syphilis at 29.8 per 100,000 (398 cases, 99% 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 Travis County.

STD Trends in Travis 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
681.7
per 100K in 2023
379.4 in 2000
Peak 728.7 in 2017
Gonorrhea
347.9
per 100K in 2023
185.0 in 2000
Peak 349.8 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
29.8
per 100K in 2023
1.0 in 2000
Peak 32.0 in 2021

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

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Travis County vs Texas and the US

Infection Travis County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 681.79,100 cases 491.9 490.7 38.6% above 38.9% above 9th of 247
Gonorrhea 347.94,644 cases 176.4 178.2 97.2% above 95.2% above 4th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 29.8398 cases 15 15.8 98.7% above 88.6% above 16th 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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Travis County ranks 7th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,059.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Travis County, with 9,100 cases at a rate of 681.7 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.