STD Rates in Barry County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 63,819
Combined
235
per 100K
41st / 83
Chlamydia
189.6
per 100K • 121 cases
US rate: 490.7
48th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 26% of US counties
Gonorrhea
42.3
per 100K • 27 cases
US rate: 178.2
32nd of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 35% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.1
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Barry County reported a combined STD rate of 235.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 41st of 83 Michigan counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 189.6 per 100,000 (121 cases, 56% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 42.3 per 100,000 (27 cases, 72% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.1 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Barry County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Barry County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Michigan 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
189.6
per 100K in 2023
40.4 in 2000
Peak 299.5 in 2015
Gonorrhea
42.3
per 100K in 2023
5.3 in 2000
Peak 60.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
3.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 7.9 in 2022

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

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Barry County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Barry County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 189.6121 cases 429.5 490.7 55.9% below 61.4% below 48th of 83
Gonorrhea 42.327 cases 152.2 178.2 72.2% below 76.3% below 32nd of 83
Syphilis (P&S) 3.12 cases 8.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Michigan’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

Barry County ranks 41st of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 235.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Barry County, with 121 cases at a rate of 189.6 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.