STD Rates in Marathon County, Wisconsin

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 138,637
Combined
290.7
per 100K
20th / 72
Chlamydia
253.9
per 100K • 352 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 43% of US counties
Gonorrhea
34.6
per 100K • 48 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 29% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.2
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Marathon County reported a combined STD rate of 290.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 20th of 72 Wisconsin counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 253.9 per 100,000 (352 cases, 40% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 34.6 per 100,000 (48 cases, 71% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.2 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Marathon County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Marathon 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
253.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 296.3 in 2015
Gonorrhea
34.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 102.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
2.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 3.0 in 2013

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

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Marathon County vs Wisconsin and the US

Infection Marathon County Wisconsin US vs Wisconsin vs US Rank in Wisconsin
Chlamydia 253.9352 cases 422.8 490.7 39.9% below 48.3% below 20th of 72
Gonorrhea 34.648 cases 118.5 178.2 70.8% below 80.6% below 18th of 72
Syphilis (P&S) 2.23 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

Marathon County ranks 20th of 72 Wisconsin counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 290.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Marathon County, with 352 cases at a rate of 253.9 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.