STD Rates in Washington County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 37,007
Combined
556.6
per 100K
63rd / 247
Chlamydia
372.9
per 100K • 138 cases
US rate: 490.7
87th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 65% of US counties
Gonorrhea
175.6
per 100K • 65 cases
US rate: 178.2
27th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 81% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.1
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Washington County reported a combined STD rate of 556.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 63rd of 247 Texas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 372.9 per 100,000 (138 cases, 24% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 175.6 per 100,000 (65 cases, 0% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.1 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Washington County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Washington 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
372.9
per 100K in 2023
197.0 in 2000
Peak 549.4 in 2014
Gonorrhea
175.6
per 100K in 2023
164.2 in 2000
Peak 181.9 in 2009
Syphilis (P&S)
8.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.1 in 2023

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

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Washington County vs Texas and the US

Infection Washington County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 372.9138 cases 491.9 490.7 24.2% below 24% below 87th of 247
Gonorrhea 175.665 cases 176.4 178.2 0.5% below 1.5% below 27th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 8.13 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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Washington County ranks 63rd of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 556.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Washington County, with 138 cases at a rate of 372.9 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.