STD Rates in Wichita County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 130,186
Combined
530.8
per 100K
71st / 247
Chlamydia
366.4
per 100K • 477 cases
US rate: 490.7
91st of 247 in Texas
Higher than 65% of US counties
Gonorrhea
142.1
per 100K • 185 cases
US rate: 178.2
39th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 75% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
22.3
per 100K • 29 cases
US rate: 15.8
30th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 82% of US counties

Wichita County reported a combined STD rate of 530.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 71st of 247 Texas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 366.4 per 100,000 (477 cases, 26% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 142.1 per 100,000 (185 cases, 19% below the state rate), syphilis at 22.3 per 100,000 (29 cases, 49% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Wichita County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Wichita 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
366.4
per 100K in 2023
379.5 in 2000
Peak 715.3 in 2017
Gonorrhea
142.1
per 100K in 2023
329.4 in 2000
Peak 329.4 in 2000
Syphilis (P&S)
22.3
per 100K in 2023
2.3 in 2000
Peak 22.3 in 2023

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

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Wichita County vs Texas and the US

Infection Wichita County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 366.4477 cases 491.9 490.7 25.5% below 25.3% below 91st of 247
Gonorrhea 142.1185 cases 176.4 178.2 19.4% below 20.3% below 39th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 22.329 cases 15 15.8 48.7% above 41.1% above 30th 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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FAQs

Wichita County ranks 71st of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 530.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Wichita County, with 477 cases at a rate of 366.4 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.