STD Rates in Delaware County, Iowa

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 17,603
Combined
352.3
per 100K
31st / 99
Chlamydia
267
per 100K • 47 cases
US rate: 490.7
38th of 99 in Iowa
Higher than 46% of US counties
Gonorrhea
73.9
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
11.4
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Delaware County reported a combined STD rate of 352.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 31st of 99 Iowa counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 267.0 per 100,000 (47 cases, 37% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 73.9 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 11.4 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Delaware County.

STD Trends in Delaware County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Iowa 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
267.0
per 100K in 2023
87.0 in 2000
Peak 1,011.6 in 2004
Gonorrhea
73.9
per 100K in 2023
16.3 in 2000
Peak 108.6 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
11.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.4 in 2023

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

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Delaware County vs Iowa and the US

Infection Delaware County Iowa US vs Iowa vs US Rank in Iowa
Chlamydia 26747 cases 426.8 490.7 37.4% below 45.6% below 38th of 99
Gonorrhea 73.913 cases 116.8 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 11.42 cases 10.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Iowa’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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Delaware County ranks 31st of 99 Iowa counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 352.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Delaware County, with 47 cases at a rate of 267.0 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.