STD Rates in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 167,502
Combined
520.6
per 100K
7th / 72
Chlamydia
438.8
per 100K • 735 cases
US rate: 490.7
5th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 73% of US counties
Gonorrhea
78.2
per 100K • 131 cases
US rate: 178.2
6th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 57% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.6
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Kenosha County has one of the higher STD burdens in Wisconsin, with a combined rate of 520.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 72 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 438.8 per 100,000 (735 cases, 4% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 78.2 per 100,000 (131 cases, 34% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.6 per 100,000 (6 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 Kenosha County.

STD Trends in Kenosha 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
438.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 564.1 in 2016
Gonorrhea
78.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 185.0 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
3.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.9 in 2021

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

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Kenosha County vs Wisconsin and the US

Infection Kenosha County Wisconsin US vs Wisconsin vs US Rank in Wisconsin
Chlamydia 438.8735 cases 422.8 490.7 3.8% above 10.6% below 5th of 72
Gonorrhea 78.2131 cases 118.5 178.2 34% below 56.1% below 6th of 72
Syphilis (P&S) 3.66 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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FAQs

Kenosha County ranks 7th of 72 Wisconsin counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 520.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Kenosha County, with 735 cases at a rate of 438.8 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.