STD Rates in Meigs County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 21,758
Combined
133.3
per 100K
85th / 88
Chlamydia
114.9
per 100K • 25 cases
US rate: 490.7
86th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 7% of US counties
Gonorrhea
13.8
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
4.6
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Meigs County is among the lower-burden counties in Ohio, reporting a combined STD rate of 133.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 85th of 88 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 114.9 per 100,000 (25 cases, 75% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 13.8 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 4.6 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Meigs County.

STD Trends in Meigs 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
114.9
per 100K in 2023
91.5 in 2000
Peak 207.9 in 2012
Gonorrhea
13.8
per 100K in 2023
17.4 in 2000
Peak 52.4 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
4.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.6 in 2022

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

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Meigs County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Meigs County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 114.925 cases 461.7 490.7 75.1% below 76.6% below 86th of 88
Gonorrhea 13.83 cases 168 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 4.61 case 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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Meigs County ranks 85th of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 133.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Meigs County, with 25 cases at a rate of 114.9 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.