STD Rates in Wright County, Missouri

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 19,399
Combined
185.6
per 100K
91st / 115
Chlamydia
159.8
per 100K • 31 cases
US rate: 490.7
86th of 115 in Missouri
Higher than 18% of US counties
Gonorrhea
15.5
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
10.3
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Wright County is among the lower-burden counties in Missouri, reporting a combined STD rate of 185.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 91st of 115 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 159.8 per 100,000 (31 cases, 68% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 15.5 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 10.3 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Wright County.

STD Trends in Wright County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Missouri 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
159.8
per 100K in 2023
201.2 in 2000
Peak 296.9 in 2016
Gonorrhea
15.5
per 100K in 2023
22.4 in 2000
Peak 93.5 in 2016
Syphilis (P&S)
10.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.0 in 2018

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

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Wright County vs Missouri and the US

Infection Wright County Missouri US vs Missouri vs US Rank in Missouri
Chlamydia 159.831 cases 498.6 490.7 68% below 67.4% below 86th of 115
Gonorrhea 15.53 cases 201.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 10.32 cases 21.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Missouri’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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Wright County ranks 91st of 115 Missouri counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 185.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Wright County, with 31 cases at a rate of 159.8 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.