STD Rates in Benzie County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 18,441
Combined
135.6
per 100K
70th / 83
Chlamydia
119.3
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 490.7
70th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 8% of US counties
Gonorrhea
16.3
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Benzie County is among the lower-burden counties in Michigan, reporting a combined STD rate of 135.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 70th of 83 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 119.3 per 100,000 (22 cases, 72% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 16.3 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Benzie County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Benzie County.

STD Trends in Benzie 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
119.3
per 100K in 2023
62.2 in 2000
Peak 368.8 in 2017
Gonorrhea
16.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 43.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 0.0 in 2000

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

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Benzie County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Benzie County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 119.322 cases 429.5 490.7 72.2% below 75.7% below 70th of 83
Gonorrhea 16.33 cases 152.2 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Benzie County ranks 70th of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 135.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Benzie County, with 22 cases at a rate of 119.3 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.