STD Rates in Saginaw County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 187,787
Combined
830.7
per 100K
6th / 83
Chlamydia
566.6
per 100K • 1,064 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 83% of US counties
Gonorrhea
260.4
per 100K • 489 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 90% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.7
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Saginaw County has one of the higher STD burdens in Michigan, with a combined rate of 830.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 6th of 83 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 566.6 per 100,000 (1,064 cases, 32% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 260.4 per 100,000 (489 cases, 71% above the state rate), syphilis at 3.7 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Saginaw County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Saginaw County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Michigan 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
566.6
per 100K in 2023
383.5 in 2000
Peak 779.0 in 2010
Gonorrhea
260.4
per 100K in 2023
225.8 in 2000
Peak 393.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
3.7
per 100K in 2023
1.0 in 2000
Peak 7.4 in 2022

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

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Saginaw County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Saginaw County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 566.61,064 cases 429.5 490.7 31.9% above 15.5% above 6th of 83
Gonorrhea 260.4489 cases 152.2 178.2 71.1% above 46.1% above 4th of 83
Syphilis (P&S) 3.77 cases 8.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Saginaw County ranks 6th of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 830.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Saginaw County, with 1,064 cases at a rate of 566.6 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.