STD Rates in Ashland County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 52,201
Combined
193.4
per 100K
75th / 88
Chlamydia
159
per 100K • 83 cases
US rate: 490.7
76th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 17% of US counties
Gonorrhea
28.7
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
5.7
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Ashland County is among the lower-burden counties in Ohio, reporting a combined STD rate of 193.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 75th of 88 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 159.0 per 100,000 (83 cases, 66% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 28.7 per 100,000 (15 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 5.7 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Ashland County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Ashland County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Ohio 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
159.0
per 100K in 2023
79.9 in 2000
Peak 257.2 in 2017
Gonorrhea
28.7
per 100K in 2023
9.5 in 2000
Peak 55.9 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
5.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.7 in 2023

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

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Ashland County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Ashland County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 15983 cases 461.7 490.7 65.6% below 67.6% below 76th of 88
Gonorrhea 28.715 cases 168 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 5.73 cases 16.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Ohio’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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Ashland County ranks 75th of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 193.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Ashland County, with 83 cases at a rate of 159.0 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.