STD Rates in Jackson County, Iowa

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 19,346
Combined
258.5
per 100K
51st / 99
Chlamydia
217.1
per 100K • 42 cases
US rate: 490.7
51st of 99 in Iowa
Higher than 34% of US counties
Gonorrhea
41.4
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Jackson County recorded a combined STD rate of 258.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 51st of 99 counties in Iowa. Reported infections included chlamydia at 217.1 per 100,000 (42 cases, 49% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 41.4 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Jackson County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Jackson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Jackson County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Iowa 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
217.1
per 100K in 2023
118.3 in 2000
Peak 268.5 in 2015
Gonorrhea
41.4
per 100K in 2023
9.9 in 2000
Peak 118.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.2 in 2021

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

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Jackson County vs Iowa and the US

Infection Jackson County Iowa US vs Iowa vs US Rank in Iowa
Chlamydia 217.142 cases 426.8 490.7 49.1% below 55.8% below 51st of 99
Gonorrhea 41.48 cases 116.8 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 10.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Jackson County ranks 51st of 99 Iowa counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 258.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jackson County, with 42 cases at a rate of 217.1 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.