STD Rates in Athens County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 62,705
Combined
360.4
per 100K
28th / 88
Chlamydia
304.6
per 100K • 191 cases
US rate: 490.7
21st of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 54% of US counties
Gonorrhea
54.2
per 100K • 34 cases
US rate: 178.2
35th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 44% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
1.6
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Athens County reported a combined STD rate of 360.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 28th of 88 Ohio counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 304.6 per 100,000 (191 cases, 34% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 54.2 per 100,000 (34 cases, 68% below the state rate), syphilis at 1.6 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 Athens County.

STD Trends in Athens 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
304.6
per 100K in 2023
248.8 in 2000
Peak 805.2 in 2019
Gonorrhea
54.2
per 100K in 2023
24.1 in 2000
Peak 133.2 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
1.6
per 100K in 2023
1.6 in 2000
Peak 11.3 in 2021

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

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Athens County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Athens County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 304.6191 cases 461.7 490.7 34% below 37.9% below 21st of 88
Gonorrhea 54.234 cases 168 178.2 67.7% below 69.6% below 35th of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 1.61 case 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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FAQs

Athens County ranks 28th of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 360.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Athens County, with 191 cases at a rate of 304.6 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.