STD Rates in Upshur County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 43,273
Combined
311.9
per 100K
159th / 247
Chlamydia
233.4
per 100K • 101 cases
US rate: 490.7
172nd of 247 in Texas
Higher than 39% of US counties
Gonorrhea
71.6
per 100K • 31 cases
US rate: 178.2
129th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 54% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.9
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Upshur County recorded a combined STD rate of 311.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 159th of 247 counties in Texas. Reported infections included chlamydia at 233.4 per 100,000 (101 cases, 53% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 71.6 per 100,000 (31 cases, 59% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.9 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Upshur County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Upshur 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
233.4
per 100K in 2023
149.8 in 2000
Peak 333.6 in 2017
Gonorrhea
71.6
per 100K in 2023
65.0 in 2000
Peak 111.7 in 2010
Syphilis (P&S)
6.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.8 in 2022

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

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Upshur County vs Texas and the US

Infection Upshur County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 233.4101 cases 491.9 490.7 52.6% below 52.4% below 172nd of 247
Gonorrhea 71.631 cases 176.4 178.2 59.4% below 59.8% below 129th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 6.93 cases 15 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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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FAQs

Upshur County ranks 159th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 311.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Upshur County, with 101 cases at a rate of 233.4 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.