STD Rates in Ross County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 76,509
Combined
324.2
per 100K
35th / 88
Chlamydia
260.1
per 100K • 199 cases
US rate: 490.7
36th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 45% of US counties
Gonorrhea
54.9
per 100K • 42 cases
US rate: 178.2
32nd of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 44% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
9.2
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Ross County reported a combined STD rate of 324.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 35th of 88 Ohio counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 260.1 per 100,000 (199 cases, 44% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 54.9 per 100,000 (42 cases, 67% below the state rate), syphilis at 9.2 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Ross County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Ross County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Ohio 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
260.1
per 100K in 2023
230.0 in 2000
Peak 353.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
54.9
per 100K in 2023
35.4 in 2000
Peak 126.2 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
9.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.2 in 2023

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

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Ross County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Ross County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 260.1199 cases 461.7 490.7 43.7% below 47% below 36th of 88
Gonorrhea 54.942 cases 168 178.2 67.3% below 69.2% below 32nd of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 9.27 cases 16.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Ross County ranks 35th of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 324.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Ross County, with 199 cases at a rate of 260.1 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.