STD Rates in Marion County, Indiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 968,486
Combined
1539.3
per 100K
1st / 92
Chlamydia
1110.6
per 100K • 10,756 cases
US rate: 490.7
1st of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 97% of US counties
Gonorrhea
407.7
per 100K • 3,948 cases
US rate: 178.2
1st of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 96% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
21
per 100K • 203 cases
US rate: 15.8
3rd of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 81% of US counties

Marion County has one of the higher STD burdens in Indiana, with a combined rate of 1,539.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 92 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1110.6 per 100,000 (10,756 cases, 126% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 407.7 per 100,000 (3,948 cases, 183% above the state rate), syphilis at 21.0 per 100,000 (203 cases, 141% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Marion County.

STD Trends in Marion County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Indiana 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
1,110.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,110.6 in 2023
Gonorrhea
407.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 539.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
21.0
per 100K in 2023
35.0 in 2000
Peak 35.0 in 2000

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

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Marion County vs Indiana and the US

Infection Marion County Indiana US vs Indiana vs US Rank in Indiana
Chlamydia 1110.610,756 cases 491 490.7 126.2% above 126.3% above 1st of 92
Gonorrhea 407.73,948 cases 144 178.2 183.1% above 128.8% above 1st of 92
Syphilis (P&S) 21203 cases 8.7 15.8 141.4% above 32.9% above 3rd of 92

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Indiana’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

Marion County ranks 1st of 92 Indiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,539.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Marion County, with 10,756 cases at a rate of 1110.6 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.