STD Rates in Delaware County, Indiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 112,326
Combined
727.3
per 100K
7th / 92
Chlamydia
567.1
per 100K • 637 cases
US rate: 490.7
7th of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 83% of US counties
Gonorrhea
154
per 100K • 173 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 77% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.2
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Delaware County has one of the higher STD burdens in Indiana, with a combined rate of 727.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 92 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 567.1 per 100,000 (637 cases, 15% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 154.0 per 100,000 (173 cases, 7% above the state rate), syphilis at 6.2 per 100,000 (7 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 Indiana 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
567.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 704.3 in 2018
Gonorrhea
154.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 299.4 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
6.2
per 100K in 2023
0.8 in 2000
Peak 7.2 in 2021

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

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Delaware County vs Indiana and the US

Infection Delaware County Indiana US vs Indiana vs US Rank in Indiana
Chlamydia 567.1637 cases 491 490.7 15.5% above 15.6% above 7th of 92
Gonorrhea 154173 cases 144 178.2 6.9% above 13.6% below 10th of 92
Syphilis (P&S) 6.27 cases 8.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Indiana’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 7th of 92 Indiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 727.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Delaware County, with 637 cases at a rate of 567.1 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.