STD Rates in Berrien County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 152,257
Combined
670.6
per 100K
9th / 83
Chlamydia
547.1
per 100K • 833 cases
US rate: 490.7
8th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 81% of US counties
Gonorrhea
121.5
per 100K • 185 cases
US rate: 178.2
11th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 71% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Berrien County has one of the higher STD burdens in Michigan, with a combined rate of 670.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 9th of 83 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 547.1 per 100,000 (833 cases, 27% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 121.5 per 100,000 (185 cases, 20% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.0 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Berrien County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Berrien 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
547.1
per 100K in 2023
372.6 in 2000
Peak 681.4 in 2011
Gonorrhea
121.5
per 100K in 2023
310.5 in 2000
Peak 345.5 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
2.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.2 in 2018

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

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Berrien County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Berrien County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 547.1833 cases 429.5 490.7 27.4% above 11.5% above 8th of 83
Gonorrhea 121.5185 cases 152.2 178.2 20.2% below 31.8% below 11th of 83
Syphilis (P&S) 23 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

Berrien County ranks 9th of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 670.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Berrien County, with 833 cases at a rate of 547.1 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.