STD Rates in Van Buren County, Iowa

2023 CDC surveillance data for Van Buren County, Iowa — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 7,267
Combined
137.6
per 100K
95th / 99
Chlamydia
137.6
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
0.0
No cases reported
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Van Buren County is among the lower-burden counties in Iowa, reporting a combined STD rate of 137.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 95th of 99 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 137.6 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No gonorrhea or syphilis cases were reported in Van Buren County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Van Buren County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Van Buren County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Iowa 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
137.6
per 100K in 2023
128.4 in 2000
Peak 227.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 99.8 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 14.0 in 2017

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

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Van Buren County vs Iowa and the US

Infection Van Buren County Iowa US vs Iowa vs US Rank in Iowa
Chlamydia 137.610 cases 426.8 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases –
Gonorrhea 00 cases 116.8 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 10.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Iowa’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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Van Buren County ranks 95th of 99 Iowa counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 137.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Van Buren County, with 10 cases at a rate of 137.6 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.