STD Rates in Walworth County, South Dakota

2023 CDC surveillance data for Walworth County, South Dakota — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 5,269
Combined
645.3
per 100K
19th / 64
Chlamydia
379.6
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 64 in South Dakota
Higher than 66% of US counties
Gonorrhea
208.8
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
56.9
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Walworth County reported a combined STD rate of 645.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 19th of 64 South Dakota counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 379.6 per 100,000 (20 cases, 29% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 208.8 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 56.9 per 100,000 (3 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 Walworth County.

STD Trends in Walworth County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the South Dakota 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
379.6
per 100K in 2023
287.5 in 2000
Peak 690.7 in 2014
Gonorrhea
208.8
per 100K in 2023
50.7 in 2000
Peak 552.6 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
56.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 90.9 in 2014

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

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Walworth County vs South Dakota and the US

Infection Walworth County South Dakota US vs South Dakota vs US Rank in South Dakota
Chlamydia 379.620 cases 531.6 490.7 28.6% below 22.6% below 20th of 64
Gonorrhea 208.811 cases 253.3 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 56.93 cases 73.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Walworth County ranks 19th of 64 South Dakota counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 645.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Walworth County, with 20 cases at a rate of 379.6 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.