STD Rates in Koochiching County, Minnesota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 11,753
Combined
238.2
per 100K
46th / 87
Chlamydia
204.2
per 100K • 24 cases
US rate: 490.7
46th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 30% of US counties
Gonorrhea
34
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Koochiching County recorded a combined STD rate of 238.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 46th of 87 counties in Minnesota. Reported infections included chlamydia at 204.2 per 100,000 (24 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 34.0 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Koochiching County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Koochiching County.

STD Trends in Koochiching County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Minnesota 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
204.2
per 100K in 2023
56.2 in 2000
Peak 270.1 in 2007
Gonorrhea
34.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 34.0 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 0.0 in 2000

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

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Koochiching County vs Minnesota and the US

Infection Koochiching County Minnesota US vs Minnesota vs US Rank in Minnesota
Chlamydia 204.224 cases 379.5 490.7 46.2% below 58.4% below 46th of 87
Gonorrhea 344 cases 134.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 8.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Minnesota’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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Koochiching County ranks 46th of 87 Minnesota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 238.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Koochiching County, with 24 cases at a rate of 204.2 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.