STD Rates in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 645,938
Combined
262.7
per 100K
33rd / 67
Chlamydia
199.4
per 100K • 1,288 cases
US rate: 490.7
37th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 29% of US counties
Gonorrhea
57.6
per 100K • 372 cases
US rate: 178.2
21st of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 46% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.7
per 100K • 37 cases
US rate: 15.8
16th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 45% of US counties

Bucks County reported a combined STD rate of 262.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 33rd of 67 Pennsylvania counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 199.4 per 100,000 (1,288 cases, 53% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 57.6 per 100,000 (372 cases, 60% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.7 per 100,000 (37 cases, 37% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Bucks County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Bucks 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
199.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 259.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
57.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 58.0 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
5.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.5 in 2021

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

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Bucks County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Bucks County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 199.41,288 cases 421.2 490.7 52.7% below 59.4% below 37th of 67
Gonorrhea 57.6372 cases 144.7 178.2 60.2% below 67.7% below 21st of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 5.737 cases 9.1 15.8 37.4% below 63.9% below 16th of 67

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

Bucks County ranks 33rd of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 262.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Bucks County, with 1,288 cases at a rate of 199.4 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.