STD Rates in Hamilton County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 827,042
Combined
1092.9
per 100K
3rd / 88
Chlamydia
741.8
per 100K • 6,135 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
325
per 100K • 2,688 cases
US rate: 178.2
2nd of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 93% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
26.1
per 100K • 216 cases
US rate: 15.8
3rd of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 86% of US counties

Hamilton County has one of the higher STD burdens in Ohio, with a combined rate of 1,092.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 88 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 741.8 per 100,000 (6,135 cases, 61% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 325.0 per 100,000 (2,688 cases, 93% above the state rate), syphilis at 26.1 per 100,000 (216 cases, 60% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Hamilton County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Hamilton 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
741.8
per 100K in 2023
558.6 in 2000
Peak 871.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
325.0
per 100K in 2023
382.3 in 2000
Peak 500.3 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
26.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 30.5 in 2010

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

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Hamilton County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Hamilton County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 741.86,135 cases 461.7 490.7 60.7% above 51.2% above 3rd of 88
Gonorrhea 3252,688 cases 168 178.2 93.5% above 82.4% above 2nd of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 26.1216 cases 16.3 15.8 60.1% above 65.2% above 3rd 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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Hamilton County ranks 3rd of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,092.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hamilton County, with 6,135 cases at a rate of 741.8 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.