STD Rates in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 179,814
Combined
936
per 100K
2nd / 92
Chlamydia
644
per 100K • 1,158 cases
US rate: 490.7
2nd of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 87% of US counties
Gonorrhea
260.3
per 100K • 468 cases
US rate: 178.2
2nd of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 90% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
31.7
per 100K • 57 cases
US rate: 15.8
1st of 92 in Indiana
Higher than 90% of US counties

Vanderburgh County has one of the higher STD burdens in Indiana, with a combined rate of 936.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 2nd of 92 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 644.0 per 100,000 (1,158 cases, 31% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 260.3 per 100,000 (468 cases, 81% above the state rate), syphilis at 31.7 per 100,000 (57 cases, 264% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Vanderburgh County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Vanderburgh County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Indiana 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
644.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 747.2 in 2022
Gonorrhea
260.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 429.5 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
31.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 45.6 in 2022

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

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Vanderburgh County vs Indiana and the US

Infection Vanderburgh County Indiana US vs Indiana vs US Rank in Indiana
Chlamydia 6441,158 cases 491 490.7 31.2% above 31.2% above 2nd of 92
Gonorrhea 260.3468 cases 144 178.2 80.8% above 46.1% above 2nd of 92
Syphilis (P&S) 31.757 cases 8.7 15.8 264.4% above 100.6% above 1st of 92

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

Vanderburgh County ranks 2nd of 92 Indiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 936.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Vanderburgh County, with 1,158 cases at a rate of 644.0 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.