STD Rates in Tulare County, California

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 479,504
Combined
743.9
per 100K
7th / 58
Chlamydia
605
per 100K • 2,901 cases
US rate: 490.7
5th of 58 in California
Higher than 85% of US counties
Gonorrhea
121
per 100K • 580 cases
US rate: 178.2
20th of 58 in California
Higher than 70% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
17.9
per 100K • 86 cases
US rate: 15.8
16th of 58 in California
Higher than 78% of US counties

Tulare County has one of the higher STD burdens in California, with a combined rate of 743.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 58 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 605.0 per 100,000 (2,901 cases, 23% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 121.0 per 100,000 (580 cases, 36% below the state rate), syphilis at 17.9 per 100,000 (86 cases, 10% 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 Tulare County.

STD Trends in Tulare County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the California 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
605.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 742.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
121.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 187.9 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
17.9
per 100K in 2023
0.3 in 2000
Peak 27.7 in 2021

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

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Tulare County vs California and the US

Infection Tulare County California US vs California vs US Rank in California
Chlamydia 6052,901 cases 491.1 490.7 23.2% above 23.3% above 5th of 58
Gonorrhea 121580 cases 190.2 178.2 36.4% below 32.1% below 20th of 58
Syphilis (P&S) 17.986 cases 16.3 15.8 9.8% above 13.3% above 16th of 58

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

Tulare County ranks 7th of 58 California counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 743.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Tulare County, with 2,901 cases at a rate of 605.0 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.