STD Rates in Weld County, Colorado

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 359,452
Combined
415.9
per 100K
19th / 61
Chlamydia
343.3
per 100K • 1,234 cases
US rate: 490.7
17th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 61% of US counties
Gonorrhea
66.5
per 100K • 239 cases
US rate: 178.2
20th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 51% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.1
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 15.8
27th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 47% of US counties

Weld County reported a combined STD rate of 415.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 19th of 61 Colorado counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 343.3 per 100,000 (1,234 cases, 21% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 66.5 per 100,000 (239 cases, 48% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.1 per 100,000 (22 cases, 62% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Weld County.

STD Trends in Weld County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Colorado 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
343.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 464.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
66.5
per 100K in 2023
31.7 in 2000
Peak 157.2 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
6.1
per 100K in 2023
0.5 in 2000
Peak 10.6 in 2022

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

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Weld County vs Colorado and the US

Infection Weld County Colorado US vs Colorado vs US Rank in Colorado
Chlamydia 343.31,234 cases 435.1 490.7 21.1% below 30% below 17th of 61
Gonorrhea 66.5239 cases 128.7 178.2 48.3% below 62.7% below 20th of 61
Syphilis (P&S) 6.122 cases 16 15.8 61.9% below 61.4% below 27th of 61

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Colorado’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

Weld County ranks 19th of 61 Colorado counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 415.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Weld County, with 1,234 cases at a rate of 343.3 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.