STD Rates in Webb County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 269,142
Combined
578.1
per 100K
55th / 247
Chlamydia
474.1
per 100K • 1,276 cases
US rate: 490.7
49th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 76% of US counties
Gonorrhea
87.3
per 100K • 235 cases
US rate: 178.2
105th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 61% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
16.7
per 100K • 45 cases
US rate: 15.8
51st of 247 in Texas
Higher than 75% of US counties

Webb County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 578.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 55th of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 474.1 per 100,000 (1,276 cases, 4% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 87.3 per 100,000 (235 cases, 51% below the state rate), syphilis at 16.7 per 100,000 (45 cases, 11% 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 Webb County.

STD Trends in Webb 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
474.1
per 100K in 2023
258.6 in 2000
Peak 489.8 in 2014
Gonorrhea
87.3
per 100K in 2023
19.5 in 2000
Peak 96.0 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
16.7
per 100K in 2023
0.5 in 2000
Peak 16.7 in 2023

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

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Webb County vs Texas and the US

Infection Webb County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 474.11,276 cases 491.9 490.7 3.6% below 3.4% below 49th of 247
Gonorrhea 87.3235 cases 176.4 178.2 50.5% below 51% below 105th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 16.745 cases 15 15.8 11.3% above 5.7% above 51st of 247

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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Webb County ranks 55th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 578.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Webb County, with 1,276 cases at a rate of 474.1 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.