STD Rates in Ionia County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 66,253
Combined
271.7
per 100K
34th / 83
Chlamydia
241.5
per 100K • 160 cases
US rate: 490.7
26th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 40% of US counties
Gonorrhea
25.7
per 100K • 17 cases
Based on 17 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
4.5
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Ionia County reported a combined STD rate of 271.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 34th of 83 Michigan counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 241.5 per 100,000 (160 cases, 44% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 25.7 per 100,000 (17 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 4.5 per 100,000 (3 cases, 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 Ionia County.

STD Trends in Ionia County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Michigan 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
241.5
per 100K in 2023
84.3 in 2000
Peak 354.7 in 2018
Gonorrhea
25.7
per 100K in 2023
24.3 in 2000
Peak 135.4 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
4.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 7.7 in 2019

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

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Ionia County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Ionia County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 241.5160 cases 429.5 490.7 43.8% below 50.8% below 26th of 83
Gonorrhea 25.717 cases 152.2 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 4.53 cases 8.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Ionia County ranks 34th of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 271.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Ionia County, with 160 cases at a rate of 241.5 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.