STD Rates in Muskegon County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 176,559
Combined
1102.7
per 100K
2nd / 83
Chlamydia
732.9
per 100K • 1,294 cases
US rate: 490.7
2nd of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
363.6
per 100K • 642 cases
US rate: 178.2
1st of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 95% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.2
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Muskegon County has one of the higher STD burdens in Michigan, with a combined rate of 1,102.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 2nd of 83 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 732.9 per 100,000 (1,294 cases, 71% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 363.6 per 100,000 (642 cases, 139% above the state rate), syphilis at 6.2 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Muskegon County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Muskegon County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Michigan 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
732.9
per 100K in 2023
424.1 in 2000
Peak 797.0 in 2017
Gonorrhea
363.6
per 100K in 2023
289.8 in 2000
Peak 438.5 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
6.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.3 in 2022

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

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Muskegon County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Muskegon County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 732.91,294 cases 429.5 490.7 70.6% above 49.4% above 2nd of 83
Gonorrhea 363.6642 cases 152.2 178.2 138.9% above 104% above 1st of 83
Syphilis (P&S) 6.211 cases 8.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Muskegon County ranks 2nd of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,102.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Muskegon County, with 1,294 cases at a rate of 732.9 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.