STD Rates in Moody County, South Dakota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 6,450
Combined
620.2
per 100K
20th / 64
Chlamydia
356.6
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 490.7
22nd of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 63% of US counties
Gonorrhea
232.6
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
31
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Moody County reported a combined STD rate of 620.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 20th of 64 South Dakota counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 356.6 per 100,000 (23 cases, 33% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 232.6 per 100,000 (15 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 31.0 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Moody County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Moody 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
356.6
per 100K in 2023
335.6 in 2000
Peak 471.4 in 2019
Gonorrhea
232.6
per 100K in 2023
45.8 in 2000
Peak 232.6 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
31.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 31.5 in 2022

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

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Moody County vs South Dakota and the US

Infection Moody County South Dakota US vs South Dakota vs US Rank in South Dakota
Chlamydia 356.623 cases 531.6 490.7 32.9% below 27.3% below 22nd of 64
Gonorrhea 232.615 cases 253.3 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 312 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

Moody County ranks 20th of 64 South Dakota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 620.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Moody County, with 23 cases at a rate of 356.6 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.