STD Rates in Pulaski County, Illinois

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 4,911
Combined
1079.2
per 100K
7th / 102
Chlamydia
794.1
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 92% of US counties
Gonorrhea
264.7
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
20.4
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Pulaski County has one of the higher STD burdens in Illinois, with a combined rate of 1,079.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 102 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 794.1 per 100,000 (39 cases, 42% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 264.7 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 20.4 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 Pulaski County.

STD Trends in Pulaski County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Illinois 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
794.1
per 100K in 2023
615.8 in 2000
Peak 794.1 in 2023
Gonorrhea
264.7
per 100K in 2023
383.2 in 2000
Peak 616.2 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
20.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 20.4 in 2023

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

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Pulaski County vs Illinois and the US

Infection Pulaski County Illinois US vs Illinois vs US Rank in Illinois
Chlamydia 794.139 cases 557.7 490.7 42.4% above 61.8% above 4th of 102
Gonorrhea 264.713 cases 202.3 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 20.41 case 11.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Illinois’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

Pulaski County ranks 7th of 102 Illinois counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,079.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Pulaski County, with 39 cases at a rate of 794.1 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.