STD Rates in Stark County, North Dakota

2023 CDC surveillance data for Stark County, North Dakota — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 33,001
Combined
384.8
per 100K
13th / 51
Chlamydia
321.2
per 100K • 106 cases
US rate: 490.7
13th of 51 in North Dakota
Higher than 57% of US counties
Gonorrhea
60.6
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 178.2
19th of 51 in North Dakota
Higher than 48% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Stark County reported a combined STD rate of 384.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 13th of 51 North Dakota counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 321.2 per 100,000 (106 cases, 26% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 60.6 per 100,000 (20 cases, 59% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.0 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 Stark County.

STD Trends in Stark County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the North Dakota 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
321.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 482.3 in 2018
Gonorrhea
60.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 65.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
3.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 31.8 in 2019

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

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Stark County vs North Dakota and the US

Infection Stark County North Dakota US vs North Dakota vs US Rank in North Dakota
Chlamydia 321.2106 cases 436.4 490.7 26.4% below 34.5% below 13th of 51
Gonorrhea 60.620 cases 147.2 178.2 58.8% below 66% below 19th of 51
Syphilis (P&S) 31 case 12.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Stark County ranks 13th of 51 North Dakota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 384.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Stark County, with 106 cases at a rate of 321.2 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.