STD Rates in Goodhue County, Minnesota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 48,027
Combined
220.7
per 100K
49th / 87
Chlamydia
174.9
per 100K • 84 cases
US rate: 490.7
60th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 22% of US counties
Gonorrhea
39.6
per 100K • 19 cases
Based on 19 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
6.2
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Goodhue County recorded a combined STD rate of 220.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 49th of 87 counties in Minnesota. Reported infections included chlamydia at 174.9 per 100,000 (84 cases, 54% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 39.6 per 100,000 (19 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 6.2 per 100,000 (3 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 Goodhue County.

STD Trends in Goodhue 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
174.9
per 100K in 2023
45.3 in 2000
Peak 295.0 in 2013
Gonorrhea
39.6
per 100K in 2023
4.5 in 2000
Peak 83.4 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
6.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.3 in 2020

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

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Goodhue County vs Minnesota and the US

Infection Goodhue County Minnesota US vs Minnesota vs US Rank in Minnesota
Chlamydia 174.984 cases 379.5 490.7 53.9% below 64.4% below 60th of 87
Gonorrhea 39.619 cases 134.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 6.23 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 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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FAQs

Goodhue County ranks 49th of 87 Minnesota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 220.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Goodhue County, with 84 cases at a rate of 174.9 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.