STD Rates in Ramsey County, North Dakota

2023 CDC surveillance data for Ramsey County, North Dakota — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 11,463
Combined
793.8
per 100K
6th / 51
Chlamydia
663
per 100K • 76 cases
US rate: 490.7
5th of 51 in North Dakota
Higher than 88% of US counties
Gonorrhea
122.1
per 100K • 14 cases
Based on 14 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
8.7
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Ramsey County has one of the higher STD burdens in North Dakota, with a combined rate of 793.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 6th of 51 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 663.0 per 100,000 (76 cases, 52% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 122.1 per 100,000 (14 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 8.7 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Ramsey County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Ramsey County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the North Dakota 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
663.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 882.6 in 2016
Gonorrhea
122.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 527.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
8.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.9 in 2009

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

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Ramsey County vs North Dakota and the US

Infection Ramsey County North Dakota US vs North Dakota vs US Rank in North Dakota
Chlamydia 66376 cases 436.4 490.7 51.9% above 35.1% above 5th of 51
Gonorrhea 122.114 cases 147.2 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 8.71 case 12.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Ramsey County ranks 6th of 51 North Dakota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 793.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Ramsey County, with 76 cases at a rate of 663.0 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.