STD Rates in Union County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 69,642
Combined
326
per 100K
34th / 88
Chlamydia
259.9
per 100K • 181 cases
US rate: 490.7
37th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 45% of US counties
Gonorrhea
54.6
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 178.2
34th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 44% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.5
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Union County reported a combined STD rate of 326.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 34th of 88 Ohio counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 259.9 per 100,000 (181 cases, 44% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 54.6 per 100,000 (38 cases, 68% below the state rate), syphilis at 11.5 per 100,000 (8 cases, 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 Union County.

STD Trends in Union 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
259.9
per 100K in 2023
167.1 in 2000
Peak 437.0 in 2014
Gonorrhea
54.6
per 100K in 2023
48.4 in 2000
Peak 103.9 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
11.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 14.9 in 2022

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

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Union County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Union County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 259.9181 cases 461.7 490.7 43.7% below 47% below 37th of 88
Gonorrhea 54.638 cases 168 178.2 67.5% below 69.4% below 34th of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 11.58 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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Union County ranks 34th of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 326.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Union County, with 181 cases at a rate of 259.9 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.