STD Rates in Boyd County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 47,829
Combined
365.9
per 100K
35th / 120
Chlamydia
271.8
per 100K • 130 cases
US rate: 490.7
38th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 47% of US counties
Gonorrhea
83.6
per 100K • 40 cases
US rate: 178.2
25th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 59% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.5
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Boyd County reported a combined STD rate of 365.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 35th of 120 Kentucky counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 271.8 per 100,000 (130 cases, 29% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 83.6 per 100,000 (40 cases, 38% below the state rate), syphilis at 10.5 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Boyd County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Boyd County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Kentucky 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
271.8
per 100K in 2023
225.7 in 2000
Peak 398.7 in 2011
Gonorrhea
83.6
per 100K in 2023
42.3 in 2000
Peak 134.9 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
10.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.5 in 2023

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

Know your status — get tested today

Same-day testing at 4,500+ locations. No appointment needed. Results in 1–3 days.

Boyd County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Boyd County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 271.8130 cases 381.9 490.7 28.8% below 44.6% below 38th of 120
Gonorrhea 83.640 cases 134.4 178.2 37.8% below 53.1% below 25th of 120
Syphilis (P&S) 10.55 cases 14.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Find a clinic near you

4,500+ testing locations nationwide. 100% confidential. Most insurance accepted.

FAQs

Boyd County ranks 35th of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 365.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Boyd County, with 130 cases at a rate of 271.8 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Boyd County and Kentucky. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.