STD Rates in Otsego County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 25,747
Combined
217.5
per 100K
46th / 83
Chlamydia
194.2
per 100K • 50 cases
US rate: 490.7
46th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 27% of US counties
Gonorrhea
19.4
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
3.9
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Otsego County recorded a combined STD rate of 217.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 46th of 83 counties in Michigan. Reported infections included chlamydia at 194.2 per 100,000 (50 cases, 55% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 19.4 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 3.9 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 Otsego County.

STD Trends in Otsego 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
194.2
per 100K in 2023
204.9 in 2000
Peak 334.3 in 2017
Gonorrhea
19.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 35.6 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
3.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.2 in 2017

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

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Otsego County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Otsego County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 194.250 cases 429.5 490.7 54.8% below 60.4% below 46th of 83
Gonorrhea 19.45 cases 152.2 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 3.91 case 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

Otsego County ranks 46th of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 217.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Otsego County, with 50 cases at a rate of 194.2 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.