STD Rates in Tripp County, South Dakota

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 5,621
Combined
889.6
per 100K
14th / 64
Chlamydia
444.8
per 100K • 25 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 73% of US counties
Gonorrhea
409.2
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 178.2
12th of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 96% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
35.6
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Tripp County has one of the higher STD burdens in South Dakota, with a combined rate of 889.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 14th of 64 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 444.8 per 100,000 (25 cases, 16% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 409.2 per 100,000 (23 cases, 62% above the state rate), syphilis at 35.6 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Tripp County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Tripp County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the South 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
444.8
per 100K in 2023
125.5 in 2000
Peak 610.5 in 2021
Gonorrhea
409.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 448.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
35.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 125.8 in 2022

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

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Tripp County vs South Dakota and the US

Infection Tripp County South Dakota US vs South Dakota vs US Rank in South Dakota
Chlamydia 444.825 cases 531.6 490.7 16.3% below 9.4% below 18th of 64
Gonorrhea 409.223 cases 253.3 178.2 61.5% above 129.6% above 12th of 64
Syphilis (P&S) 35.62 cases 73.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Tripp County ranks 14th of 64 South Dakota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 889.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Tripp County, with 25 cases at a rate of 444.8 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.