STD Rates in Hancock County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 74,692
Combined
329.4
per 100K
33rd / 88
Chlamydia
275.8
per 100K • 206 cases
US rate: 490.7
32nd of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 48% of US counties
Gonorrhea
46.9
per 100K • 35 cases
US rate: 178.2
41st of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 39% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.7
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Hancock County reported a combined STD rate of 329.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 33rd of 88 Ohio counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 275.8 per 100,000 (206 cases, 40% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 46.9 per 100,000 (35 cases, 72% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.7 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Hancock County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Hancock 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
275.8
per 100K in 2023
164.0 in 2000
Peak 333.8 in 2019
Gonorrhea
46.9
per 100K in 2023
50.5 in 2000
Peak 111.8 in 2005
Syphilis (P&S)
6.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.7 in 2023

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

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Hancock County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Hancock County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 275.8206 cases 461.7 490.7 40.3% below 43.8% below 32nd of 88
Gonorrhea 46.935 cases 168 178.2 72.1% below 73.7% below 41st of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 6.75 cases 16.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Hancock County ranks 33rd of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 329.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hancock County, with 206 cases at a rate of 275.8 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.