STD Rates in Olmsted County, Minnesota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 164,800
Combined
378
per 100K
14th / 87
Chlamydia
312.5
per 100K • 515 cases
US rate: 490.7
15th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 55% of US counties
Gonorrhea
62.5
per 100K • 103 cases
US rate: 178.2
14th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 49% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Olmsted County has one of the higher STD burdens in Minnesota, with a combined rate of 378.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 14th of 87 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 312.5 per 100,000 (515 cases, 18% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 62.5 per 100,000 (103 cases, 54% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.0 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Olmsted County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Olmsted 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
312.5
per 100K in 2023
152.8 in 2000
Peak 458.6 in 2018
Gonorrhea
62.5
per 100K in 2023
3.2 in 2000
Peak 166.3 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
3.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.3 in 2021

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

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Olmsted County vs Minnesota and the US

Infection Olmsted County Minnesota US vs Minnesota vs US Rank in Minnesota
Chlamydia 312.5515 cases 379.5 490.7 17.7% below 36.3% below 15th of 87
Gonorrhea 62.5103 cases 134.5 178.2 53.5% below 64.9% below 14th of 87
Syphilis (P&S) 35 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

Olmsted County ranks 14th of 87 Minnesota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 378.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Olmsted County, with 515 cases at a rate of 312.5 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Olmsted County and Minnesota. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.