STD Rates in Highland County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 43,616
Combined
210.9
per 100K
73rd / 88
Chlamydia
158.2
per 100K • 69 cases
US rate: 490.7
77th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 17% of US counties
Gonorrhea
50.4
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 178.2
38th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 41% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.3
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Highland County is among the lower-burden counties in Ohio, reporting a combined STD rate of 210.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 73rd of 88 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 158.2 per 100,000 (69 cases, 66% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 50.4 per 100,000 (22 cases, 70% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.3 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 Highland County.

STD Trends in Highland 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
158.2
per 100K in 2023
97.6 in 2000
Peak 295.0 in 2018
Gonorrhea
50.4
per 100K in 2023
22.0 in 2000
Peak 71.0 in 2004
Syphilis (P&S)
2.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 7.0 in 2019

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

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Highland County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Highland County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 158.269 cases 461.7 490.7 65.7% below 67.8% below 77th of 88
Gonorrhea 50.422 cases 168 178.2 70% below 71.7% below 38th of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 2.31 case 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

Highland County ranks 73rd of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 210.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Highland County, with 69 cases at a rate of 158.2 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.