STD Rates in Cabell County, West Virginia

2023 CDC surveillance data for Cabell County, West Virginia — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 92,076
Combined
553.9
per 100K
1st / 55
Chlamydia
405.1
per 100K • 373 cases
US rate: 490.7
2nd of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 69% of US counties
Gonorrhea
130.3
per 100K • 120 cases
US rate: 178.2
1st of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 72% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
18.5
per 100K • 17 cases
Based on 17 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Cabell County has one of the higher STD burdens in West Virginia, with a combined rate of 553.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 55 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 405.1 per 100,000 (373 cases, 63% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 130.3 per 100,000 (120 cases, 138% above the state rate), syphilis at 18.5 per 100,000 (17 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 Cabell County.

STD Trends in Cabell County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the West Virginia 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
405.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 552.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
130.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 299.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
18.5
per 100K in 2023
1.0 in 2000
Peak 31.0 in 2021

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

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Cabell County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Cabell County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 405.1373 cases 249 490.7 62.7% above 17.4% below 2nd of 55
Gonorrhea 130.3120 cases 54.7 178.2 138.2% above 26.9% below 1st of 55
Syphilis (P&S) 18.517 cases 10.9 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Cabell County ranks 1st of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 553.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Cabell County, with 373 cases at a rate of 405.1 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.