STD Rates in Parke County, Indiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 16,482
Combined
564.3
per 100K
15th / 92
Chlamydia
442.9
per 100K • 73 cases
US rate: 490.7
15th of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 73% of US counties
Gonorrhea
115.3
per 100K • 19 cases
Based on 19 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
6.1
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Parke County has one of the higher STD burdens in Indiana, with a combined rate of 564.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 15th of 92 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 442.9 per 100,000 (73 cases, 10% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 115.3 per 100,000 (19 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 6.1 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Parke County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Parke County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Indiana 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
442.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 725.2 in 2013
Gonorrhea
115.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 241.5 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
6.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.2 in 2020

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

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Parke County vs Indiana and the US

Infection Parke County Indiana US vs Indiana vs US Rank in Indiana
Chlamydia 442.973 cases 491 490.7 9.8% below 9.7% below 15th of 92
Gonorrhea 115.319 cases 144 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 6.11 case 8.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Indiana’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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Parke County ranks 15th of 92 Indiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 564.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Parke County, with 73 cases at a rate of 442.9 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.