STD Rates in Mower County, Minnesota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 40,058
Combined
511.8
per 100K
7th / 87
Chlamydia
484.3
per 100K • 194 cases
US rate: 490.7
5th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 77% of US counties
Gonorrhea
25
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
2.5
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Mower County has one of the higher STD burdens in Minnesota, with a combined rate of 511.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 87 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 484.3 per 100,000 (194 cases, 28% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 25.0 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 2.5 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 Mower County.

STD Trends in Mower County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Minnesota 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
484.3
per 100K in 2023
155.3 in 2000
Peak 508.2 in 2022
Gonorrhea
25.0
per 100K in 2023
31.1 in 2000
Peak 122.1 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
2.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.0 in 2021

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

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Mower County vs Minnesota and the US

Infection Mower County Minnesota US vs Minnesota vs US Rank in Minnesota
Chlamydia 484.3194 cases 379.5 490.7 27.6% above 1.3% below 5th of 87
Gonorrhea 2510 cases 134.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 2.51 case 8.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Minnesota’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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Mower County ranks 7th of 87 Minnesota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 511.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Mower County, with 194 cases at a rate of 484.3 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.