STD Rates in Coles County, Illinois

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 46,061
Combined
875
per 100K
11th / 102
Chlamydia
629.6
per 100K • 290 cases
US rate: 490.7
11th of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 87% of US counties
Gonorrhea
243.2
per 100K • 112 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 88% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.2
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Coles County has one of the higher STD burdens in Illinois, with a combined rate of 875.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 11th of 102 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 629.6 per 100,000 (290 cases, 13% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 243.2 per 100,000 (112 cases, 20% above the state rate), syphilis at 2.2 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. Coles County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Coles County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Illinois 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
629.6
per 100K in 2023
354.1 in 2000
Peak 855.7 in 2020
Gonorrhea
243.2
per 100K in 2023
65.9 in 2000
Peak 317.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
2.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 3.8 in 2015

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

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Coles County vs Illinois and the US

Infection Coles County Illinois US vs Illinois vs US Rank in Illinois
Chlamydia 629.6290 cases 557.7 490.7 12.9% above 28.3% above 11th of 102
Gonorrhea 243.2112 cases 202.3 178.2 20.2% above 36.5% above 10th of 102
Syphilis (P&S) 2.21 case 11.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Coles County ranks 11th of 102 Illinois counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 875.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Coles County, with 290 cases at a rate of 629.6 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.