STD Rates in De Witt County, Illinois

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 15,362
Combined
279.9
per 100K
62nd / 102
Chlamydia
201.8
per 100K • 31 cases
US rate: 490.7
74th of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 30% of US counties
Gonorrhea
78.1
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

De Witt County recorded a combined STD rate of 279.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 62nd of 102 counties in Illinois. Reported infections included chlamydia at 201.8 per 100,000 (31 cases, 64% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 78.1 per 100,000 (12 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in De Witt County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. De Witt County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in De Witt 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
201.8
per 100K in 2023
131.3 in 2000
Peak 321.3 in 2015
Gonorrhea
78.1
per 100K in 2023
17.9 in 2000
Peak 127.9 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
11.9 in 2000
Peak 11.9 in 2000

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

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De Witt County vs Illinois and the US

Infection De Witt County Illinois US vs Illinois vs US Rank in Illinois
Chlamydia 201.831 cases 557.7 490.7 63.8% below 58.9% below 74th of 102
Gonorrhea 78.112 cases 202.3 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 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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De Witt County ranks 62nd of 102 Illinois counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 279.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in De Witt County, with 31 cases at a rate of 201.8 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.