STD Rates in Williamson County, Illinois

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 66,714
Combined
581.6
per 100K
21st / 102
Chlamydia
424.2
per 100K • 283 cases
US rate: 490.7
22nd of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 72% of US counties
Gonorrhea
133.4
per 100K • 89 cases
US rate: 178.2
24th of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 73% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
24
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Williamson County has one of the higher STD burdens in Illinois, with a combined rate of 581.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 21st of 102 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 424.2 per 100,000 (283 cases, 24% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 133.4 per 100,000 (89 cases, 34% below the state rate), syphilis at 24.0 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Williamson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Williamson 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
424.2
per 100K in 2023
104.4 in 2000
Peak 449.8 in 2022
Gonorrhea
133.4
per 100K in 2023
22.8 in 2000
Peak 276.6 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
24.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 24.0 in 2023

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

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Williamson County vs Illinois and the US

Infection Williamson County Illinois US vs Illinois vs US Rank in Illinois
Chlamydia 424.2283 cases 557.7 490.7 23.9% below 13.6% below 22nd of 102
Gonorrhea 133.489 cases 202.3 178.2 34.1% below 25.1% below 24th of 102
Syphilis (P&S) 2416 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

Williamson County ranks 21st of 102 Illinois counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 581.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Williamson County, with 283 cases at a rate of 424.2 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.