STD Rates in Preble County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 40,565
Combined
305.7
per 100K
38th / 88
Chlamydia
219.4
per 100K • 89 cases
US rate: 490.7
53rd of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 34% of US counties
Gonorrhea
74
per 100K • 30 cases
US rate: 178.2
21st of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 55% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
12.3
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Preble County reported a combined STD rate of 305.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 38th of 88 Ohio counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 219.4 per 100,000 (89 cases, 52% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 74.0 per 100,000 (30 cases, 56% below the state rate), syphilis at 12.3 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Preble County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Preble 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
219.4
per 100K in 2023
37.8 in 2000
Peak 251.9 in 2019
Gonorrhea
74.0
per 100K in 2023
2.4 in 2000
Peak 88.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
12.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 14.8 in 2022

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

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Preble County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Preble County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 219.489 cases 461.7 490.7 52.5% below 55.3% below 53rd of 88
Gonorrhea 7430 cases 168 178.2 56% below 58.5% below 21st of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 12.35 cases 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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Preble County ranks 38th of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 305.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Preble County, with 89 cases at a rate of 219.4 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.