STD Rates in Walworth County, Wisconsin

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 105,836
Combined
331.6
per 100K
15th / 72
Chlamydia
303.3
per 100K • 321 cases
US rate: 490.7
15th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 54% of US counties
Gonorrhea
27.4
per 100K • 29 cases
US rate: 178.2
30th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 23% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.9
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Walworth County has one of the higher STD burdens in Wisconsin, with a combined rate of 331.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 15th of 72 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 303.3 per 100,000 (321 cases, 28% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 27.4 per 100,000 (29 cases, 77% below the state rate), syphilis at 0.9 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Walworth County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Walworth County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Wisconsin 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
303.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 341.3 in 2017
Gonorrhea
27.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 50.7 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
0.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.7 in 2022

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

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Walworth County vs Wisconsin and the US

Infection Walworth County Wisconsin US vs Wisconsin vs US Rank in Wisconsin
Chlamydia 303.3321 cases 422.8 490.7 28.3% below 38.2% below 15th of 72
Gonorrhea 27.429 cases 118.5 178.2 76.9% below 84.6% below 30th of 72
Syphilis (P&S) 0.91 case 9.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Wisconsin’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 15th of 72 Wisconsin counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 331.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Walworth County, with 321 cases at a rate of 303.3 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.