STD Rates in Meade County, South Dakota

2023 CDC surveillance data for Meade County, South Dakota — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 30,954
Combined
442.6
per 100K
26th / 64
Chlamydia
348.9
per 100K • 108 cases
US rate: 490.7
23rd of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 62% of US counties
Gonorrhea
61.4
per 100K • 19 cases
Based on 19 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
32.3
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Meade County reported a combined STD rate of 442.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 26th of 64 South Dakota counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 348.9 per 100,000 (108 cases, 34% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 61.4 per 100,000 (19 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 32.3 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Meade County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Meade County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the South Dakota 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
348.9
per 100K in 2023
115.7 in 2000
Peak 412.9 in 2013
Gonorrhea
61.4
per 100K in 2023
8.3 in 2000
Peak 120.5 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
32.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 32.3 in 2023

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

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Meade County vs South Dakota and the US

Infection Meade County South Dakota US vs South Dakota vs US Rank in South Dakota
Chlamydia 348.9108 cases 531.6 490.7 34.4% below 28.9% below 23rd of 64
Gonorrhea 61.419 cases 253.3 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 32.310 cases 73.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Meade County ranks 26th of 64 South Dakota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 442.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Meade County, with 108 cases at a rate of 348.9 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.