STD Rates in Alexandria City, Virginia

2023 CDC surveillance data for Alexandria City, Virginia — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 155,224
Combined
783.3
per 100K
21st / 133
Chlamydia
536
per 100K • 832 cases
US rate: 490.7
29th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 81% of US counties
Gonorrhea
233.8
per 100K • 363 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 87% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13.5
per 100K • 21 cases
US rate: 15.8
25th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 69% of US counties

Alexandria City has one of the higher STD burdens in Virginia, with a combined rate of 783.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 21st of 133 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 536.0 per 100,000 (832 cases, 13% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 233.8 per 100,000 (363 cases, 48% above the state rate), syphilis at 13.5 per 100,000 (21 cases, 26% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Alexandria City — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Alexandria City, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Virginia 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
536.0
per 100K in 2023
204.9 in 2000
Peak 536.0 in 2023
Gonorrhea
233.8
per 100K in 2023
61.1 in 2000
Peak 233.8 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
13.5
per 100K in 2023
4.6 in 2000
Peak 22.6 in 2021

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

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Alexandria City vs Virginia and the US

Infection Alexandria City Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 536832 cases 472.8 490.7 13.4% above 9.2% above 29th of 133
Gonorrhea 233.8363 cases 158.3 178.2 47.7% above 31.2% above 15th of 133
Syphilis (P&S) 13.521 cases 10.7 15.8 26.2% above 14.6% below 25th of 133

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

Alexandria City ranks 21st of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 783.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Alexandria City, with 832 cases at a rate of 536.0 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.