STD Rates in Buchanan County, Iowa

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 20,687
Combined
285.2
per 100K
47th / 99
Chlamydia
256.2
per 100K • 53 cases
US rate: 490.7
42nd of 99 in Iowa
Higher than 44% of US counties
Gonorrhea
24.2
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
4.8
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Buchanan County reported a combined STD rate of 285.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 47th of 99 Iowa counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 256.2 per 100,000 (53 cases, 40% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 24.2 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 4.8 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Buchanan County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Buchanan County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Iowa 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
256.2
per 100K in 2023
71.2 in 2000
Peak 373.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
24.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 141.7 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
4.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 14.3 in 2013

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

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Buchanan County vs Iowa and the US

Infection Buchanan County Iowa US vs Iowa vs US Rank in Iowa
Chlamydia 256.253 cases 426.8 490.7 40% below 47.8% below 42nd of 99
Gonorrhea 24.25 cases 116.8 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 4.81 case 10.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Buchanan County ranks 47th of 99 Iowa counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 285.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Buchanan County, with 53 cases at a rate of 256.2 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.