STD Rates in Douglas County, Minnesota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 39,956
Combined
202.7
per 100K
61st / 87
Chlamydia
180.2
per 100K • 72 cases
US rate: 490.7
54th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 23% of US counties
Gonorrhea
20
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
2.5
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Douglas County recorded a combined STD rate of 202.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 61st of 87 counties in Minnesota. Reported infections included chlamydia at 180.2 per 100,000 (72 cases, 53% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 20.0 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 2.5 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 Douglas County.

STD Trends in Douglas County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Minnesota 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
180.2
per 100K in 2023
60.8 in 2000
Peak 282.5 in 2017
Gonorrhea
20.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 48.7 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
2.5
per 100K in 2023
3.0 in 2000
Peak 3.0 in 2000

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

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Douglas County vs Minnesota and the US

Infection Douglas County Minnesota US vs Minnesota vs US Rank in Minnesota
Chlamydia 180.272 cases 379.5 490.7 52.5% below 63.3% below 54th of 87
Gonorrhea 208 cases 134.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 2.51 case 8.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Minnesota’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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Douglas County ranks 61st of 87 Minnesota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 202.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Douglas County, with 72 cases at a rate of 180.2 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.