STD Rates in Charles Mix County, South Dakota

2023 CDC surveillance data for Charles Mix County, South Dakota — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 9,240
Combined
1147.2
per 100K
12th / 64
Chlamydia
627.7
per 100K • 58 cases
US rate: 490.7
14th of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 87% of US counties
Gonorrhea
378.8
per 100K • 35 cases
US rate: 178.2
13th of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 95% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
140.7
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Charles Mix County has one of the higher STD burdens in South Dakota, with a combined rate of 1,147.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 12th of 64 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 627.7 per 100,000 (58 cases, 18% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 378.8 per 100,000 (35 cases, 50% above the state rate), syphilis at 140.7 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Charles Mix County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Charles Mix County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the South Dakota 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
627.7
per 100K in 2023
450.6 in 2000
Peak 1,104.0 in 2014
Gonorrhea
378.8
per 100K in 2023
10.7 in 2000
Peak 578.4 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
140.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 140.7 in 2023

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

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Charles Mix County vs South Dakota and the US

Infection Charles Mix County South Dakota US vs South Dakota vs US Rank in South Dakota
Chlamydia 627.758 cases 531.6 490.7 18.1% above 27.9% above 14th of 64
Gonorrhea 378.835 cases 253.3 178.2 49.5% above 112.6% above 13th of 64
Syphilis (P&S) 140.713 cases 73.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Charles Mix County ranks 12th of 64 South Dakota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,147.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Charles Mix County, with 58 cases at a rate of 627.7 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.