STD Rates in Porter County, Indiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 175,325
Combined
291.4
per 100K
51st / 92
Chlamydia
246.4
per 100K • 432 cases
US rate: 490.7
50th of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 41% of US counties
Gonorrhea
43.9
per 100K • 77 cases
US rate: 178.2
51st of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 36% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
1.1
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Porter County recorded a combined STD rate of 291.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 51st of 92 counties in Indiana. Reported infections included chlamydia at 246.4 per 100,000 (432 cases, 50% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 43.9 per 100,000 (77 cases, 70% below the state rate), syphilis at 1.1 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Porter County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Porter 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
246.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 341.8 in 2017
Gonorrhea
43.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 62.0 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
1.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 7.4 in 2022

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

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Porter County vs Indiana and the US

Infection Porter County Indiana US vs Indiana vs US Rank in Indiana
Chlamydia 246.4432 cases 491 490.7 49.8% below 49.8% below 50th of 92
Gonorrhea 43.977 cases 144 178.2 69.5% below 75.4% below 51st of 92
Syphilis (P&S) 1.12 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 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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FAQs

Porter County ranks 51st of 92 Indiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 291.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Porter County, with 432 cases at a rate of 246.4 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.