STD Rates in Jefferson County, Iowa

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 15,442
Combined
284.9
per 100K
48th / 99
Chlamydia
213.7
per 100K • 33 cases
US rate: 490.7
53rd of 99 in Iowa
Higher than 33% of US counties
Gonorrhea
71.2
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Jefferson County reported a combined STD rate of 284.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 48th of 99 Iowa counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 213.7 per 100,000 (33 cases, 50% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 71.2 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Jefferson County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Jefferson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Jefferson 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
213.7
per 100K in 2023
49.5 in 2000
Peak 287.6 in 2021
Gonorrhea
71.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 115.0 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.9 in 2019

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

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Jefferson County vs Iowa and the US

Infection Jefferson County Iowa US vs Iowa vs US Rank in Iowa
Chlamydia 213.733 cases 426.8 490.7 49.9% below 56.4% below 53rd of 99
Gonorrhea 71.211 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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Jefferson County ranks 48th of 99 Iowa counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 284.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jefferson County, with 33 cases at a rate of 213.7 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.