STD Rates in Clark County, Indiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 125,461
Combined
572.3
per 100K
14th / 92
Chlamydia
406.5
per 100K • 510 cases
US rate: 490.7
17th of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 70% of US counties
Gonorrhea
153.8
per 100K • 193 cases
US rate: 178.2
11th of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 77% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
12
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Clark County has one of the higher STD burdens in Indiana, with a combined rate of 572.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 14th of 92 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 406.5 per 100,000 (510 cases, 17% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 153.8 per 100,000 (193 cases, 7% above the state rate), syphilis at 12.0 per 100,000 (15 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Clark County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Clark County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Indiana 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
406.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 453.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
153.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 187.1 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
12.0
per 100K in 2023
1.0 in 2000
Peak 16.3 in 2021

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

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Clark County vs Indiana and the US

Infection Clark County Indiana US vs Indiana vs US Rank in Indiana
Chlamydia 406.5510 cases 491 490.7 17.2% below 17.2% below 17th of 92
Gonorrhea 153.8193 cases 144 178.2 6.8% above 13.7% below 11th of 92
Syphilis (P&S) 1215 cases 8.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Indiana’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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Clark County ranks 14th of 92 Indiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 572.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Clark County, with 510 cases at a rate of 406.5 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.