STD Rates in Van Buren County, Michigan

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 75,788
Combined
376
per 100K
17th / 83
Chlamydia
298.2
per 100K • 226 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 53% of US counties
Gonorrhea
76.5
per 100K • 58 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 83 in Michigan
Higher than 56% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
1.3
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Van Buren County has one of the higher STD burdens in Michigan, with a combined rate of 376.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 17th of 83 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 298.2 per 100,000 (226 cases, 31% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 76.5 per 100,000 (58 cases, 50% below the state rate), syphilis at 1.3 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). 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 Michigan 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
298.2
per 100K in 2023
242.3 in 2000
Peak 378.5 in 2017
Gonorrhea
76.5
per 100K in 2023
41.9 in 2000
Peak 118.9 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
1.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.0 in 2021

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

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Van Buren County vs Michigan and the US

Infection Van Buren County Michigan US vs Michigan vs US Rank in Michigan
Chlamydia 298.2226 cases 429.5 490.7 30.6% below 39.2% below 18th of 83
Gonorrhea 76.558 cases 152.2 178.2 49.7% below 57.1% below 15th of 83
Syphilis (P&S) 1.31 case 8.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Van Buren County ranks 17th of 83 Michigan counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 376.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Van Buren County, with 226 cases at a rate of 298.2 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.