STD Rates in Allegany County, Maryland

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 67,277
Combined
484.5
per 100K
10th / 24
Chlamydia
382
per 100K • 257 cases
US rate: 490.7
9th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 67% of US counties
Gonorrhea
96.6
per 100K • 65 cases
US rate: 178.2
12th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 64% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.9
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Allegany County reported a combined STD rate of 484.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 10th of 24 Maryland counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 382.0 per 100,000 (257 cases, 34% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 96.6 per 100,000 (65 cases, 53% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.9 per 100,000 (4 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 Allegany County.

STD Trends in Allegany County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Maryland 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
382.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 391.0 in 2017
Gonorrhea
96.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 96.6 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
5.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.9 in 2023

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

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Allegany County vs Maryland and the US

Infection Allegany County Maryland US vs Maryland vs US Rank in Maryland
Chlamydia 382257 cases 579.8 490.7 34.1% below 22.2% below 9th of 24
Gonorrhea 96.665 cases 207.1 178.2 53.4% below 45.8% below 12th of 24
Syphilis (P&S) 5.94 cases 14.2 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Allegany County ranks 10th of 24 Maryland counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 484.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Allegany County, with 257 cases at a rate of 382.0 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.