STD Rates in Becker County, Minnesota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 35,284
Combined
294.7
per 100K
30th / 87
Chlamydia
232.4
per 100K • 82 cases
US rate: 490.7
35th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 38% of US counties
Gonorrhea
51
per 100K • 18 cases
Based on 18 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
11.3
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Becker County reported a combined STD rate of 294.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 30th of 87 Minnesota counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 232.4 per 100,000 (82 cases, 39% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 51.0 per 100,000 (18 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 11.3 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Becker County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Becker County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Minnesota 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
232.4
per 100K in 2023
76.2 in 2000
Peak 358.9 in 2016
Gonorrhea
51.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 105.2 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
11.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 28.4 in 2020

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

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Becker County vs Minnesota and the US

Infection Becker County Minnesota US vs Minnesota vs US Rank in Minnesota
Chlamydia 232.482 cases 379.5 490.7 38.8% below 52.6% below 35th of 87
Gonorrhea 5118 cases 134.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 11.34 cases 8.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Becker County ranks 30th of 87 Minnesota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 294.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Becker County, with 82 cases at a rate of 232.4 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.