STD Rates in Marion County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 64,850
Combined
368.6
per 100K
23rd / 88
Chlamydia
289.9
per 100K • 188 cases
US rate: 490.7
27th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 51% of US counties
Gonorrhea
69.4
per 100K • 45 cases
US rate: 178.2
24th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 52% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
9.3
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Marion County reported a combined STD rate of 368.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 23rd of 88 Ohio counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 289.9 per 100,000 (188 cases, 37% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 69.4 per 100,000 (45 cases, 59% below the state rate), syphilis at 9.3 per 100,000 (6 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Marion County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Marion 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.

Chlamydia
289.9
per 100K in 2023
131.6 in 2000
Peak 568.5 in 2014
Gonorrhea
69.4
per 100K in 2023
28.7 in 2000
Peak 180.3 in 2015
Syphilis (P&S)
9.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 15.5 in 2022

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

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Marion County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Marion County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 289.9188 cases 461.7 490.7 37.2% below 40.9% below 27th of 88
Gonorrhea 69.445 cases 168 178.2 58.7% below 61.1% below 24th of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 9.36 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.

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FAQs

Marion County ranks 23rd of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 368.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Marion County, with 188 cases at a rate of 289.9 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.