STD Rates in Delaware County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 231,660
Combined
261.6
per 100K
56th / 88
Chlamydia
207.2
per 100K • 480 cases
US rate: 490.7
60th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 31% of US counties
Gonorrhea
45.8
per 100K • 106 cases
US rate: 178.2
43rd of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 38% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.6
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 15.8
27th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 56% of US counties

Delaware County recorded a combined STD rate of 261.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 56th of 88 counties in Ohio. Reported infections included chlamydia at 207.2 per 100,000 (480 cases, 55% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 45.8 per 100,000 (106 cases, 73% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.6 per 100,000 (20 cases, 47% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Delaware County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Delaware 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
207.2
per 100K in 2023
105.7 in 2000
Peak 226.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
45.8
per 100K in 2023
31.3 in 2000
Peak 57.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
8.6
per 100K in 2023
0.9 in 2000
Peak 12.8 in 2022

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

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Delaware County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Delaware County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 207.2480 cases 461.7 490.7 55.1% below 57.8% below 60th of 88
Gonorrhea 45.8106 cases 168 178.2 72.7% below 74.3% below 43rd of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 8.620 cases 16.3 15.8 47.2% below 45.6% below 27th of 88

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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FAQs

Delaware County ranks 56th of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 261.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Delaware County, with 480 cases at a rate of 207.2 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.