STD Rates in Rock County, Wisconsin

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 164,294
Combined
566.6
per 100K
4th / 72
Chlamydia
414.5
per 100K • 681 cases
US rate: 490.7
8th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 71% of US counties
Gonorrhea
149.1
per 100K • 245 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 76% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Rock County has one of the higher STD burdens in Wisconsin, with a combined rate of 566.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 72 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 414.5 per 100,000 (681 cases, 2% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 149.1 per 100,000 (245 cases, 26% above the state rate), syphilis at 3.0 per 100,000 (5 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 Rock County.

STD Trends in Rock 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
414.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 546.8 in 2017
Gonorrhea
149.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 296.3 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
3.0
per 100K in 2023
0.7 in 2000
Peak 3.7 in 2016

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

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Rock County vs Wisconsin and the US

Infection Rock County Wisconsin US vs Wisconsin vs US Rank in Wisconsin
Chlamydia 414.5681 cases 422.8 490.7 2% below 15.5% below 8th of 72
Gonorrhea 149.1245 cases 118.5 178.2 25.8% above 16.3% below 4th of 72
Syphilis (P&S) 35 cases 9.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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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Rock County ranks 4th of 72 Wisconsin counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 566.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Rock County, with 681 cases at a rate of 414.5 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.