STD Rates in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 60,640
Combined
199.5
per 100K
63rd / 87
Chlamydia
178.1
per 100K • 108 cases
US rate: 490.7
56th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 23% of US counties
Gonorrhea
21.4
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Otter Tail County recorded a combined STD rate of 199.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 63rd of 87 counties in Minnesota. Reported infections included chlamydia at 178.1 per 100,000 (108 cases, 53% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 21.4 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Otter Tail County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Otter Tail County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Otter Tail 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
178.1
per 100K in 2023
38.5 in 2000
Peak 224.8 in 2016
Gonorrhea
21.4
per 100K in 2023
15.8 in 2000
Peak 60.0 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.1 in 2019

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

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Otter Tail County vs Minnesota and the US

Infection Otter Tail County Minnesota US vs Minnesota vs US Rank in Minnesota
Chlamydia 178.1108 cases 379.5 490.7 53.1% below 63.7% below 56th of 87
Gonorrhea 21.413 cases 134.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Otter Tail County ranks 63rd of 87 Minnesota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 199.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Otter Tail County, with 108 cases at a rate of 178.1 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.