STD Rates in Winnebago County, Illinois

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 280,939
Combined
843.2
per 100K
12th / 102
Chlamydia
673.1
per 100K • 1,891 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 89% of US counties
Gonorrhea
152.7
per 100K • 429 cases
US rate: 178.2
21st of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 77% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
17.4
per 100K • 49 cases
US rate: 15.8
14th of 102 in Illinois
Higher than 76% of US counties

Winnebago County has one of the higher STD burdens in Illinois, with a combined rate of 843.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 12th of 102 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 673.1 per 100,000 (1,891 cases, 21% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 152.7 per 100,000 (429 cases, 25% below the state rate), syphilis at 17.4 per 100,000 (49 cases, 50% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Winnebago County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Winnebago 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
673.1
per 100K in 2023
422.5 in 2000
Peak 782.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
152.7
per 100K in 2023
274.2 in 2000
Peak 408.6 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
17.4
per 100K in 2023
4.3 in 2000
Peak 18.1 in 2022

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

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Winnebago County vs Illinois and the US

Infection Winnebago County Illinois US vs Illinois vs US Rank in Illinois
Chlamydia 673.11,891 cases 557.7 490.7 20.7% above 37.2% above 10th of 102
Gonorrhea 152.7429 cases 202.3 178.2 24.5% below 14.3% below 21st of 102
Syphilis (P&S) 17.449 cases 11.6 15.8 50% above 10.1% above 14th of 102

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

Winnebago County ranks 12th of 102 Illinois counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 843.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Winnebago County, with 1,891 cases at a rate of 673.1 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Winnebago County and Illinois. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.