STD Rates in Rice County, Minnesota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 67,937
Combined
254.6
per 100K
40th / 87
Chlamydia
204.6
per 100K • 139 cases
US rate: 490.7
44th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 30% of US counties
Gonorrhea
47.1
per 100K • 32 cases
US rate: 178.2
30th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 39% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.9
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Rice County reported a combined STD rate of 254.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 40th of 87 Minnesota counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 204.6 per 100,000 (139 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 47.1 per 100,000 (32 cases, 65% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.9 per 100,000 (2 cases, 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 Rice County.

STD Trends in Rice County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Minnesota 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
204.6
per 100K in 2023
63.3 in 2000
Peak 301.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
47.1
per 100K in 2023
7.0 in 2000
Peak 77.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
2.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.6 in 2015

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

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Rice County vs Minnesota and the US

Infection Rice County Minnesota US vs Minnesota vs US Rank in Minnesota
Chlamydia 204.6139 cases 379.5 490.7 46.1% below 58.3% below 44th of 87
Gonorrhea 47.132 cases 134.5 178.2 65% below 73.6% below 30th of 87
Syphilis (P&S) 2.92 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 Minnesota’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

Rice County ranks 40th of 87 Minnesota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 254.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Rice County, with 139 cases at a rate of 204.6 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.