STD Rates in Corson County, South Dakota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 3,782
Combined
2247.5
per 100K
9th / 64
Chlamydia
1084.1
per 100K • 41 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 97% of US counties
Gonorrhea
555.3
per 100K • 21 cases
US rate: 178.2
9th of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
608.1
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 15.8
4th of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 99% of US counties

Corson County has one of the higher STD burdens in South Dakota, with a combined rate of 2,247.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 9th of 64 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1084.1 per 100,000 (41 cases, 104% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 555.3 per 100,000 (21 cases, 119% above the state rate), syphilis at 608.1 per 100,000 (23 cases, 728% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Corson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Corson 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
1,084.1
per 100K in 2023
786.8 in 2000
Peak 2,732.5 in 2014
Gonorrhea
555.3
per 100K in 2023
119.2 in 2000
Peak 1,468.4 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
608.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 743.0 in 2014

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

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Corson County vs South Dakota and the US

Infection Corson County South Dakota US vs South Dakota vs US Rank in South Dakota
Chlamydia 1084.141 cases 531.6 490.7 103.9% above 120.9% above 10th of 64
Gonorrhea 555.321 cases 253.3 178.2 119.2% above 211.6% above 9th of 64
Syphilis (P&S) 608.123 cases 73.4 15.8 728.5% above 3748.7% above 4th of 64

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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Corson County ranks 9th of 64 South Dakota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 2,247.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Corson County, with 41 cases at a rate of 1084.1 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.