STD Rates in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 85,749
Combined
275.2
per 100K
25th / 72
Chlamydia
248.4
per 100K • 213 cases
US rate: 490.7
23rd of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 42% of US counties
Gonorrhea
21
per 100K • 18 cases
Based on 18 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
5.8
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jefferson County reported a combined STD rate of 275.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 25th of 72 Wisconsin counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 248.4 per 100,000 (213 cases, 41% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 21.0 per 100,000 (18 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 5.8 per 100,000 (5 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 Wisconsin 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
248.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 278.4 in 2019
Gonorrhea
21.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 51.8 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
5.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.8 in 2023

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

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Jefferson County vs Wisconsin and the US

Infection Jefferson County Wisconsin US vs Wisconsin vs US Rank in Wisconsin
Chlamydia 248.4213 cases 422.8 490.7 41.2% below 49.4% below 23rd of 72
Gonorrhea 2118 cases 118.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 5.85 cases 9.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Wisconsin’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 25th of 72 Wisconsin counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 275.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jefferson County, with 213 cases at a rate of 248.4 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.