STD Rates in Knox County, Ohio
2023 CDC surveillance data for Knox County, Ohio — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.
Knox County is among the lower-burden counties in Ohio, reporting a combined STD rate of 192.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 76th of 88 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 156.3 per 100,000 (99 cases, 66% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 26.8 per 100,000 (17 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 9.5 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 Knox County.
STD Trends in Knox 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.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus county surveillance, 2000–2023.
Know your status — get tested today
Same-day testing at 4,500+ locations. No appointment needed. Results in 1–3 days.
Knox County vs Ohio and the US
| Infection | Knox County | Ohio | US | vs Ohio | vs US | Rank in Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 156.399 cases | 461.7 | 490.7 | 66.1% below | 68.1% below | 78th of 88 |
| Gonorrhea | 26.817 cases | 168 | 178.2 | Too few cases | Too few cases | – |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 9.56 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.
Find a clinic near you
4,500+ testing locations nationwide. 100% confidential. Most insurance accepted.
