STD Rates in Wood County, Ohio

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 132,632
Combined
379.3
per 100K
22nd / 88
Chlamydia
294.8
per 100K • 391 cases
US rate: 490.7
26th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 52% of US counties
Gonorrhea
80.7
per 100K • 107 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 88 in Ohio
Higher than 58% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.8
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Wood County has one of the higher STD burdens in Ohio, with a combined rate of 379.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 22nd of 88 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 294.8 per 100,000 (391 cases, 36% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 80.7 per 100,000 (107 cases, 52% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.8 per 100,000 (5 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 Wood County.

STD Trends in Wood County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Ohio 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
294.8
per 100K in 2023
108.1 in 2000
Peak 358.1 in 2015
Gonorrhea
80.7
per 100K in 2023
21.5 in 2000
Peak 80.7 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
3.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.1 in 2022

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

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Wood County vs Ohio and the US

Infection Wood County Ohio US vs Ohio vs US Rank in Ohio
Chlamydia 294.8391 cases 461.7 490.7 36.1% below 39.9% below 26th of 88
Gonorrhea 80.7107 cases 168 178.2 52% below 54.7% below 18th of 88
Syphilis (P&S) 3.85 cases 16.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Wood County ranks 22nd of 88 Ohio counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 379.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Wood County, with 391 cases at a rate of 294.8 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.