STD Rates in Branch County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 45,216
Combined
314
per 100K
22nd / 83
Chlamydia
247.7
per 100K • 112 cases
US rate: 490.7
22nd of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 42% of US counties
Gonorrhea
59.7
per 100K • 27 cases
US rate: 178.2
23rd of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 47% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.6
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Branch County reported a combined STD rate of 314.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 83 Michigan counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 247.7 per 100,000 (112 cases, 42% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 59.7 per 100,000 (27 cases, 61% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.6 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Branch County.

STD Trends in Branch 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
247.7
per 100K in 2023
165.7 in 2000
Peak 298.4 in 2018
Gonorrhea
59.7
per 100K in 2023
24.0 in 2000
Peak 113.7 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
6.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.9 in 2014

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

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Branch County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Branch County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 247.7112 cases 429.5 490.7 42.3% below 49.5% below 22nd of 83
Gonorrhea 59.727 cases 152.2 178.2 60.8% below 66.5% below 23rd of 83
Syphilis (P&S) 6.63 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

Branch County ranks 22nd of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 314.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Branch County, with 112 cases at a rate of 247.7 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.