STD Rates in Washington County, Wisconsin

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 138,144
Combined
161.4
per 100K
56th / 72
Chlamydia
145.5
per 100K • 201 cases
US rate: 490.7
55th of 72 in Wisconsin
Higher than 14% of US counties
Gonorrhea
13
per 100K • 18 cases
Based on 18 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
2.9
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Washington County is among the lower-burden counties in Wisconsin, reporting a combined STD rate of 161.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 56th of 72 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 145.5 per 100,000 (201 cases, 66% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 13.0 per 100,000 (18 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 2.9 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. Washington County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Washington 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
145.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 218.6 in 2017
Gonorrhea
13.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 41.7 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
2.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.4 in 2021

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

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Washington County vs Wisconsin and the US

Infection Washington County Wisconsin US vs Wisconsin vs US Rank in Wisconsin
Chlamydia 145.5201 cases 422.8 490.7 65.6% below 70.3% below 55th of 72
Gonorrhea 1318 cases 118.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 2.94 cases 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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Washington County ranks 56th of 72 Wisconsin counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 161.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Washington County, with 201 cases at a rate of 145.5 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.