STD Rates in Jefferson County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 64,016
Combined
353
per 100K
31st / 88
Chlamydia
251.5
per 100K • 161 cases
US rate: 490.7
40th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 43% of US counties
Gonorrhea
96.8
per 100K • 62 cases
US rate: 178.2
16th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 64% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.7
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jefferson County reported a combined STD rate of 353.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 31st of 88 Ohio counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 251.5 per 100,000 (161 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 96.8 per 100,000 (62 cases, 42% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.7 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 Jefferson County.

STD Trends in Jefferson 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
251.5
per 100K in 2023
119.5 in 2000
Peak 368.9 in 2015
Gonorrhea
96.8
per 100K in 2023
97.8 in 2000
Peak 176.5 in 2002
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.6 in 2003

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

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Jefferson County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Jefferson County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 251.5161 cases 461.7 490.7 45.5% below 48.7% below 40th of 88
Gonorrhea 96.862 cases 168 178.2 42.4% below 45.7% below 16th of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 4.73 cases 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

Jefferson County ranks 31st of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 353.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jefferson County, with 161 cases at a rate of 251.5 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.