STD Rates in Hamilton County, Indiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 371,566
Combined
280.5
per 100K
53rd / 92
Chlamydia
229.3
per 100K • 852 cases
US rate: 490.7
55th of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 37% of US counties
Gonorrhea
47.4
per 100K • 176 cases
US rate: 178.2
44th of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 39% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.8
per 100K • 14 cases
Based on 14 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Hamilton County recorded a combined STD rate of 280.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 53rd of 92 counties in Indiana. Reported infections included chlamydia at 229.3 per 100,000 (852 cases, 53% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 47.4 per 100,000 (176 cases, 67% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.8 per 100,000 (14 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Hamilton County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Hamilton 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
229.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 237.3 in 2022
Gonorrhea
47.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 59.5 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
3.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.2 in 2021

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

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Hamilton County vs Indiana and the US

Infection Hamilton County Indiana US vs Indiana vs US Rank in Indiana
Chlamydia 229.3852 cases 491 490.7 53.3% below 53.3% below 55th of 92
Gonorrhea 47.4176 cases 144 178.2 67.1% below 73.4% below 44th of 92
Syphilis (P&S) 3.814 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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FAQs

Hamilton County ranks 53rd of 92 Indiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 280.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hamilton County, with 852 cases at a rate of 229.3 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.