STD Rates in Macomb County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 875,103
Combined
493.3
per 100K
11th / 83
Chlamydia
362.7
per 100K • 3,174 cases
US rate: 490.7
11th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 64% of US counties
Gonorrhea
121.9
per 100K • 1,067 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 71% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.7
per 100K • 76 cases
US rate: 15.8
10th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 57% of US counties

Macomb County has one of the higher STD burdens in Michigan, with a combined rate of 493.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 11th of 83 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 362.7 per 100,000 (3,174 cases, 16% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 121.9 per 100,000 (1,067 cases, 20% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.7 per 100,000 (76 cases, 4% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Macomb County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Macomb County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Michigan 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
362.7
per 100K in 2023
73.0 in 2000
Peak 406.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
121.9
per 100K in 2023
30.5 in 2000
Peak 163.5 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
8.7
per 100K in 2023
1.0 in 2000
Peak 10.3 in 2021

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

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Macomb County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Macomb County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 362.73,174 cases 429.5 490.7 15.6% below 26.1% below 11th of 83
Gonorrhea 121.91,067 cases 152.2 178.2 19.9% below 31.6% below 10th of 83
Syphilis (P&S) 8.776 cases 8.4 15.8 3.6% above 44.9% below 10th of 83

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Michigan’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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Macomb County ranks 11th of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 493.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Macomb County, with 3,174 cases at a rate of 362.7 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.