STD Rates in Perry County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 35,556
Combined
205.3
per 100K
74th / 88
Chlamydia
180
per 100K • 64 cases
US rate: 490.7
71st of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 23% of US counties
Gonorrhea
22.5
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
2.8
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Perry County is among the lower-burden counties in Ohio, reporting a combined STD rate of 205.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 74th of 88 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 180.0 per 100,000 (64 cases, 61% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 22.5 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 2.8 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Perry County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Perry County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Ohio 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
180.0
per 100K in 2023
158.4 in 2000
Peak 362.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
22.5
per 100K in 2023
20.5 in 2000
Peak 102.4 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
2.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 2.8 in 2009

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

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Perry County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Perry County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 18064 cases 461.7 490.7 61% below 63.3% below 71st of 88
Gonorrhea 22.58 cases 168 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 2.81 case 16.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Ohio’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 74th of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 205.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Perry County, with 64 cases at a rate of 180.0 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.