STD Rates in Ashland County, Wisconsin

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 16,073
Combined
93.3
per 100K
70th / 72
Chlamydia
87.1
per 100K • 14 cases
Based on 14 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
6.2
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Ashland County is among the lower-burden counties in Wisconsin, reporting a combined STD rate of 93.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 70th of 72 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 87.1 per 100,000 (14 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), gonorrhea at 6.2 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Ashland County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Ashland County.

STD Trends in Ashland County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Wisconsin 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
87.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 380.6 in 2020
Gonorrhea
6.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 51.4 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 31.2 in 2022

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

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Ashland County vs Wisconsin and the US

Infection Ashland County Wisconsin US vs Wisconsin vs US Rank in Wisconsin
Chlamydia 87.114 cases 422.8 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases –
Gonorrhea 6.21 case 118.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 9.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Wisconsin’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 70th of 72 Wisconsin counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 93.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Ashland County, with 14 cases at a rate of 87.1 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.