STD Rates in Brown County, Wisconsin

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 271,438
Combined
526.5
per 100K
6th / 72
Chlamydia
444.3
per 100K • 1,206 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 73% of US counties
Gonorrhea
75.9
per 100K • 206 cases
US rate: 178.2
7th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 56% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.3
per 100K • 17 cases
Based on 17 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Brown County has one of the higher STD burdens in Wisconsin, with a combined rate of 526.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 6th of 72 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 444.3 per 100,000 (1,206 cases, 5% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 75.9 per 100,000 (206 cases, 36% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.3 per 100,000 (17 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Brown County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Brown County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Wisconsin 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
444.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 475.5 in 2021
Gonorrhea
75.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 136.4 in 2010
Syphilis (P&S)
6.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.3 in 2022

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

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Brown County vs Wisconsin and the US

Infection Brown County Wisconsin US vs Wisconsin vs US Rank in Wisconsin
Chlamydia 444.31,206 cases 422.8 490.7 5.1% above 9.5% below 4th of 72
Gonorrhea 75.9206 cases 118.5 178.2 35.9% below 57.4% below 7th of 72
Syphilis (P&S) 6.317 cases 9.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Brown County ranks 6th of 72 Wisconsin counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 526.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Brown County, with 1,206 cases at a rate of 444.3 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.