STD Rates in Bennington County, Vermont

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 37,180
Combined
156
per 100K
13th / 14
Chlamydia
129.1
per 100K • 48 cases
US rate: 490.7
14th of 14 in Vermont
Higher than 10% of US counties
Gonorrhea
26.9
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Bennington County is among the lower-burden counties in Vermont, reporting a combined STD rate of 156.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 13th of 14 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 129.1 per 100,000 (48 cases, 36% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 26.9 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Bennington County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Bennington County.

STD Trends in Bennington County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Vermont 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
129.1
per 100K in 2023
29.8 in 2000
Peak 309.2 in 2006
Gonorrhea
26.9
per 100K in 2023
8.1 in 2000
Peak 42.8 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.4 in 2018

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

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Bennington County vs Vermont and the US

Infection Bennington County Vermont US vs Vermont vs US Rank in Vermont
Chlamydia 129.148 cases 201.9 490.7 36.1% below 73.7% below 14th of 14
Gonorrhea 26.910 cases 34 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 0.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Bennington County ranks 13th of 14 Vermont counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 156.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Bennington County, with 48 cases at a rate of 129.1 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.