STD Rates in Darke County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 51,418
Combined
213.9
per 100K
71st / 88
Chlamydia
169.2
per 100K • 87 cases
US rate: 490.7
74th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 20% of US counties
Gonorrhea
44.7
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 178.2
45th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 37% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Darke County is among the lower-burden counties in Ohio, reporting a combined STD rate of 213.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 71st of 88 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 169.2 per 100,000 (87 cases, 63% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 44.7 per 100,000 (23 cases, 73% below the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Darke County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Darke County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Darke County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Ohio 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
169.2
per 100K in 2023
78.8 in 2000
Peak 279.1 in 2013
Gonorrhea
44.7
per 100K in 2023
9.4 in 2000
Peak 67.9 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 7.8 in 2022

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

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Darke County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Darke County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 169.287 cases 461.7 490.7 63.4% below 65.5% below 74th of 88
Gonorrhea 44.723 cases 168 178.2 73.4% below 74.9% below 45th of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 16.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Ohio’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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Darke County ranks 71st of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 213.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Darke County, with 87 cases at a rate of 169.2 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.