STD Rates in Nobles County, Minnesota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 21,727
Combined
635.1
per 100K
4th / 87
Chlamydia
556.9
per 100K • 121 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
59.8
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
18.4
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Nobles County has one of the higher STD burdens in Minnesota, with a combined rate of 635.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 87 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 556.9 per 100,000 (121 cases, 47% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 59.8 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 18.4 per 100,000 (4 cases, 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 Nobles County.

STD Trends in Nobles 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
556.9
per 100K in 2023
178.3 in 2000
Peak 565.0 in 2022
Gonorrhea
59.8
per 100K in 2023
57.8 in 2000
Peak 148.0 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
18.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 18.4 in 2023

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

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Nobles County vs Minnesota and the US

Infection Nobles County Minnesota US vs Minnesota vs US Rank in Minnesota
Chlamydia 556.9121 cases 379.5 490.7 46.7% above 13.5% above 4th of 87
Gonorrhea 59.813 cases 134.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 18.44 cases 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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FAQs

Nobles County ranks 4th of 87 Minnesota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 635.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Nobles County, with 121 cases at a rate of 556.9 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.