STD Rates in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 130,680
Combined
321.4
per 100K
20th / 67
Chlamydia
266.3
per 100K • 348 cases
US rate: 490.7
21st of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 46% of US counties
Gonorrhea
52
per 100K • 68 cases
US rate: 178.2
24th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 42% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.1
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Cambria County reported a combined STD rate of 321.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 20th of 67 Pennsylvania counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 266.3 per 100,000 (348 cases, 37% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 52.0 per 100,000 (68 cases, 64% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.1 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Cambria County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Cambria 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
266.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 285.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
52.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 70.7 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
3.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.6 in 2022

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

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Cambria County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Cambria County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 266.3348 cases 421.2 490.7 36.8% below 45.7% below 21st of 67
Gonorrhea 5268 cases 144.7 178.2 64.1% below 70.8% below 24th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 3.14 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

Cambria County ranks 20th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 321.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Cambria County, with 348 cases at a rate of 266.3 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.