STD Rates in Washington County, Oregon

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 598,794
Combined
448.4
per 100K
8th / 36
Chlamydia
348.2
per 100K • 2,085 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 62% of US counties
Gonorrhea
90.5
per 100K • 542 cases
US rate: 178.2
7th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 62% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
9.7
per 100K • 58 cases
US rate: 15.8
24th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 60% of US counties

Washington County has one of the higher STD burdens in Oregon, with a combined rate of 448.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 8th of 36 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 348.2 per 100,000 (2,085 cases, 4% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 90.5 per 100,000 (542 cases, 23% below the state rate), syphilis at 9.7 per 100,000 (58 cases, 49% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Washington County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Washington County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Oregon 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
348.2
per 100K in 2023
172.2 in 2000
Peak 442.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
90.5
per 100K in 2023
18.3 in 2000
Peak 105.4 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
9.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 17.3 in 2022

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

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Washington County vs Oregon and the US

Infection Washington County Oregon US vs Oregon vs US Rank in Oregon
Chlamydia 348.22,085 cases 362.5 490.7 3.9% below 29% below 10th of 36
Gonorrhea 90.5542 cases 117.2 178.2 22.8% below 49.2% below 7th of 36
Syphilis (P&S) 9.758 cases 19.2 15.8 49.5% below 38.6% below 24th of 36

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Oregon’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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Washington County ranks 8th of 36 Oregon counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 448.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Washington County, with 2,085 cases at a rate of 348.2 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.