STD Rates in Hettinger County, North Dakota

2023 CDC surveillance data for Hettinger County, North Dakota — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 2,415
Combined
1118.1
per 100K
4th / 51
Chlamydia
828.2
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 51 in North Dakota
Higher than 93% of US counties
Gonorrhea
289.9
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Hettinger County has one of the higher STD burdens in North Dakota, with a combined rate of 1,118.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 51 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 828.2 per 100,000 (20 cases, 90% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 289.9 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Hettinger County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Hettinger County.

STD Trends in Hettinger County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the North Dakota 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
828.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,331.2 in 2017
Gonorrhea
289.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 645.4 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 0.0 in 2000

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

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Hettinger County vs North Dakota and the US

Infection Hettinger County North Dakota US vs North Dakota vs US Rank in North Dakota
Chlamydia 828.220 cases 436.4 490.7 89.8% above 68.8% above 4th of 51
Gonorrhea 289.97 cases 147.2 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 12.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among North Dakota’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

Hettinger County ranks 4th of 51 North Dakota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,118.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hettinger County, with 20 cases at a rate of 828.2 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.