STD Rates in Perry County, Indiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 19,211
Combined
275.9
per 100K
55th / 92
Chlamydia
197.8
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 490.7
64th of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 28% of US counties
Gonorrhea
72.9
per 100K • 14 cases
Based on 14 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
5.2
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Perry County recorded a combined STD rate of 275.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 55th of 92 counties in Indiana. Reported infections included chlamydia at 197.8 per 100,000 (38 cases, 60% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 72.9 per 100,000 (14 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 5.2 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 Perry County.

STD Trends in Perry 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
197.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 197.8 in 2023
Gonorrhea
72.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 72.9 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
5.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.4 in 2021

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

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Perry County vs Indiana and the US

Infection Perry County Indiana US vs Indiana vs US Rank in Indiana
Chlamydia 197.838 cases 491 490.7 59.7% below 59.7% below 64th of 92
Gonorrhea 72.914 cases 144 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 5.21 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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Perry County ranks 55th of 92 Indiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 275.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Perry County, with 38 cases at a rate of 197.8 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.