STD Rates in Vermilion County, Illinois

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 71,655
Combined
1052.3
per 100K
8th / 102
Chlamydia
693.6
per 100K • 497 cases
US rate: 490.7
9th of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 89% of US counties
Gonorrhea
353.1
per 100K • 253 cases
US rate: 178.2
5th of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.6
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Vermilion County has one of the higher STD burdens in Illinois, with a combined rate of 1,052.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 8th of 102 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 693.6 per 100,000 (497 cases, 24% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 353.1 per 100,000 (253 cases, 75% above the state rate), syphilis at 5.6 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Vermilion County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Vermilion County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Illinois 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
693.6
per 100K in 2023
383.1 in 2000
Peak 838.4 in 2020
Gonorrhea
353.1
per 100K in 2023
204.1 in 2000
Peak 469.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
5.6
per 100K in 2023
8.4 in 2000
Peak 17.5 in 2020

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

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Vermilion County vs Illinois and the US

Infection Vermilion County Illinois US vs Illinois vs US Rank in Illinois
Chlamydia 693.6497 cases 557.7 490.7 24.4% above 41.3% above 9th of 102
Gonorrhea 353.1253 cases 202.3 178.2 74.5% above 98.1% above 5th of 102
Syphilis (P&S) 5.64 cases 11.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Vermilion County ranks 8th of 102 Illinois counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,052.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Vermilion County, with 497 cases at a rate of 693.6 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.