STD Rates in Sandusky County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 58,713
Combined
367.9
per 100K
24th / 88
Chlamydia
318.5
per 100K • 187 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 57% of US counties
Gonorrhea
42.6
per 100K • 25 cases
US rate: 178.2
49th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 35% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.8
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Sandusky County reported a combined STD rate of 367.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 24th of 88 Ohio counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 318.5 per 100,000 (187 cases, 31% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 42.6 per 100,000 (25 cases, 75% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.8 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Sandusky County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Sandusky 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
318.5
per 100K in 2023
234.6 in 2000
Peak 465.5 in 2003
Gonorrhea
42.6
per 100K in 2023
113.3 in 2000
Peak 141.0 in 2006
Syphilis (P&S)
6.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.5 in 2018

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

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Sandusky County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Sandusky County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 318.5187 cases 461.7 490.7 31% below 35.1% below 20th of 88
Gonorrhea 42.625 cases 168 178.2 74.6% below 76.1% below 49th of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 6.84 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

Sandusky County ranks 24th of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 367.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Sandusky County, with 187 cases at a rate of 318.5 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.