STD Rates in Beadle County, South Dakota

2023 CDC surveillance data for Beadle County, South Dakota — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 19,589
Combined
449.2
per 100K
25th / 64
Chlamydia
408.4
per 100K • 80 cases
US rate: 490.7
19th of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 70% of US counties
Gonorrhea
40.8
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Beadle County reported a combined STD rate of 449.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 25th of 64 South Dakota counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 408.4 per 100,000 (80 cases, 23% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 40.8 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Beadle County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Beadle County.

STD Trends in Beadle County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the South Dakota 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
408.4
per 100K in 2023
147.0 in 2000
Peak 466.8 in 2012
Gonorrhea
40.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 72.3 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.3 in 2022

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

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Beadle County vs South Dakota and the US

Infection Beadle County South Dakota US vs South Dakota vs US Rank in South Dakota
Chlamydia 408.480 cases 531.6 490.7 23.2% below 16.8% below 19th of 64
Gonorrhea 40.88 cases 253.3 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 73.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Beadle County ranks 25th of 64 South Dakota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 449.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Beadle County, with 80 cases at a rate of 408.4 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.