STD Rates in Ontonagon County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 5,903
Combined
101.6
per 100K
77th / 83
Chlamydia
84.7
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
16.9
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Ontonagon County is among the lower-burden counties in Michigan, reporting a combined STD rate of 101.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 77th of 83 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 84.7 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), gonorrhea at 16.9 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Ontonagon County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Ontonagon County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Ontonagon 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
84.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 157.3 in 2019
Gonorrhea
16.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 27.6 in 2005
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 0.0 in 2000

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

Know your status — get tested today

Same-day testing at 4,500+ locations. No appointment needed. Results in 1–3 days.

Ontonagon County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Ontonagon County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 84.75 cases 429.5 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases –
Gonorrhea 16.91 case 152.2 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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.

Find a clinic near you

4,500+ testing locations nationwide. 100% confidential. Most insurance accepted.

FAQs

Ontonagon County ranks 77th of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 101.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Ontonagon County, with 5 cases at a rate of 84.7 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Ontonagon County and Michigan. 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.