STD Rates in Blair County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 120,251
Combined
296.1
per 100K
24th / 67
Chlamydia
255.3
per 100K • 307 cases
US rate: 490.7
24th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 44% of US counties
Gonorrhea
39.1
per 100K • 47 cases
US rate: 178.2
32nd of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 32% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
1.7
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Blair County reported a combined STD rate of 296.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 24th of 67 Pennsylvania counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 255.3 per 100,000 (307 cases, 39% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 39.1 per 100,000 (47 cases, 73% below the state rate), syphilis at 1.7 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Blair County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Blair County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Pennsylvania 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
255.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 339.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
39.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 74.7 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
1.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.1 in 2017

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

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Blair County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Blair County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 255.3307 cases 421.2 490.7 39.4% below 48% below 24th of 67
Gonorrhea 39.147 cases 144.7 178.2 73% below 78.1% below 32nd of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 1.72 cases 9.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Blair County ranks 24th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 296.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Blair County, with 307 cases at a rate of 255.3 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.