STD Rates in Steele County, Minnesota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 37,416
Combined
342.1
per 100K
19th / 87
Chlamydia
283.3
per 100K • 106 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 50% of US counties
Gonorrhea
56.1
per 100K • 21 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 87 in Minnesota
Higher than 45% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.7
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Steele County has one of the higher STD burdens in Minnesota, with a combined rate of 342.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 19th of 87 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 283.3 per 100,000 (106 cases, 25% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 56.1 per 100,000 (21 cases, 58% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.7 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 Steele County.

STD Trends in Steele County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Minnesota 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
283.3
per 100K in 2023
79.9 in 2000
Peak 370.2 in 2018
Gonorrhea
56.1
per 100K in 2023
8.9 in 2000
Peak 78.9 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
2.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 2.8 in 2013

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

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Steele County vs Minnesota and the US

Infection Steele County Minnesota US vs Minnesota vs US Rank in Minnesota
Chlamydia 283.3106 cases 379.5 490.7 25.3% below 42.3% below 20th of 87
Gonorrhea 56.121 cases 134.5 178.2 58.3% below 68.5% below 18th of 87
Syphilis (P&S) 2.71 case 8.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Steele County ranks 19th of 87 Minnesota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 342.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Steele County, with 106 cases at a rate of 283.3 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.