Wisconsin City Ranks #7 in U.S. for Highest STD Rates – Guess Which One?

Buckle up, Wisconsin—you might want to keep the hand sanitizer handy. A recent study just ranked one of our beloved cities in the top 10 for STD rates nationwide, proving we’ve got more going on here than beer, cheese, and nice Midwestern manners.

Which Wisconsin City is Bringing "Too Much Fun" to the Table?

Alright, brace yourself. The latest data from the CDC just revealed that only six cities in the U.S. are outpacing this infamous Wisconsin city when it comes to...um, "viral popularity." And yes, it’s just as gross as you think.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: "Why would anyone want to know this?" Well, because you’re a little curious, aren’t you? And frankly, I’m here to make sure you can’t unknow it. This isn’t the kind of info you lead with at a party, but once you hear it, I guarantee it’s all you’ll be able to think about next time you’re in Wisconsin.

U.S. Cities With "High STD Rate" Status

The research team at Inner Body pulled together the CDC’s latest STD Surveillance Statistics for this list.

Let’s start at the top of this impressive achievement list.

#1 - Memphis, TN

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Ah, Beale Street. Known for blues, BBQ, and…well, apparently something else spicy in the air.

• Cases per 100K: 1,460
• HIV: 5
• Chlamydia: 9,681
• Gonorrhea: 4,772
• Syphilis: 605

#2 - Jackson, MS

If Mississippi’s slogan was “The Hospitality State,” who knew it’d apply this literally?

• Cases per 100K: 1,358
• HIV: 105
• Chlamydia: 6,144
• Gonorrhea: 3,587
• Syphilis: 607

#3 - Columbia, SC

Home of historic charm and some stats that might make you want to keep your distance.

• Cases per 100K: 1,350
• HIV: 48
• Chlamydia: 8,068
• Gonorrhea: 3,700
• Syphilis: 275

#4 - Baltimore, MD

Charm City, but let’s not get too close, shall we?

• Cases per 100K: 1,327
• HIV: 642
• Chlamydia: 16,014
• Gonorrhea: 6,815
• Syphilis: 963

#5 - Philadelphia, PA

Brotherly love might be a little too literal here.

• Cases per 100K: 1,200
• HIV: 552
• Chlamydia: 28,827
• Gonorrhea: 11,824
• Syphilis: 1,616

#6 - New Orleans, LA

They don’t call it “The Big Easy” for nothing.

• Cases per 100K: 1,145
• HIV: 245
• Chlamydia: 9,400
• Gonorrhea: 4,449
• Syphilis: 454

Where is the Highest STD Rate in Wisconsin?

#7 - Milwaukee, WI

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• Cases per 100K: 1,142
• HIV: 103
• Chlamydia: 11,841
• Gonorrhea: 5,623
• Syphilis: 400

Chicago made the list too, but barely—coming in at #41. So, Milwaukee, I guess you're carrying the regional torch.

#41 - Chicago, IL

• STD Cases / 100K Population - 822
• HIV Cases - 868
• Chlamydia Cases - 47,885
• Gonorrhea Cases - 20,524
• Syphilis Cases - 2,316

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