STD Rates in Ripley County, Indiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 29,218
Combined
130.1
per 100K
88th / 92
Chlamydia
106.1
per 100K • 31 cases
US rate: 490.7
88th of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 6% of US counties
Gonorrhea
24
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Ripley County is among the lower-burden counties in Indiana, reporting a combined STD rate of 130.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 88th of 92 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 106.1 per 100,000 (31 cases, 78% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 24.0 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Ripley County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Ripley County.

STD Trends in Ripley County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Indiana 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
106.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 328.7 in 2013
Gonorrhea
24.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 44.8 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 3.5 in 2011

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

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Ripley County vs Indiana and the US

Infection Ripley County Indiana US vs Indiana vs US Rank in Indiana
Chlamydia 106.131 cases 491 490.7 78.4% below 78.4% below 88th of 92
Gonorrhea 247 cases 144 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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 Indiana’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

Ripley County ranks 88th of 92 Indiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 130.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Ripley County, with 31 cases at a rate of 106.1 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.