STD Rates in Uvalde County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 24,959
Combined
593
per 100K
50th / 247
Chlamydia
492.8
per 100K • 123 cases
US rate: 490.7
44th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 77% of US counties
Gonorrhea
100.2
per 100K • 25 cases
US rate: 178.2
83rd of 247 in Texas
Higher than 65% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Uvalde County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 593.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 50th of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 492.8 per 100,000 (123 cases, 0% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 100.2 per 100,000 (25 cases, 43% below the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Uvalde County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Uvalde County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Uvalde 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
492.8
per 100K in 2023
362.7 in 2000
Peak 766.5 in 2012
Gonorrhea
100.2
per 100K in 2023
46.3 in 2000
Peak 157.7 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.1 in 2017

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

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Uvalde County vs Texas and the US

Infection Uvalde County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 492.8123 cases 491.9 490.7 0.2% above 0.4% above 44th of 247
Gonorrhea 100.225 cases 176.4 178.2 43.2% below 43.8% below 83rd of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Uvalde County ranks 50th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 593.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Uvalde County, with 123 cases at a rate of 492.8 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.