STD Rates in Racine County, Wisconsin

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 196,612
Combined
747.1
per 100K
3rd / 72
Chlamydia
554.9
per 100K • 1,091 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
177.5
per 100K • 349 cases
US rate: 178.2
3rd of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 81% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
14.7
per 100K • 29 cases
US rate: 15.8
4th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 72% of US counties

Racine County has one of the higher STD burdens in Wisconsin, with a combined rate of 747.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 72 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 554.9 per 100,000 (1,091 cases, 31% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 177.5 per 100,000 (349 cases, 50% above the state rate), syphilis at 14.7 per 100,000 (29 cases, 62% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Racine County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Racine County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Wisconsin 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
554.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 632.3 in 2021
Gonorrhea
177.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 308.5 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
14.7
per 100K in 2023
0.5 in 2000
Peak 16.8 in 2022

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

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Racine County vs Wisconsin and the US

Infection Racine County Wisconsin US vs Wisconsin vs US Rank in Wisconsin
Chlamydia 554.91,091 cases 422.8 490.7 31.2% above 13.1% above 3rd of 72
Gonorrhea 177.5349 cases 118.5 178.2 49.8% above 0.4% below 3rd of 72
Syphilis (P&S) 14.729 cases 9.1 15.8 61.5% above 7% below 4th of 72

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

Racine County ranks 3rd of 72 Wisconsin counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 747.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Racine County, with 1,091 cases at a rate of 554.9 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.