STD Rates in Caroline County, Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 32,639
Combined
563.7
per 100K
43rd / 133
Chlamydia
432
per 100K • 141 cases
US rate: 490.7
42nd of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 72% of US counties
Gonorrhea
122.5
per 100K • 40 cases
US rate: 178.2
47th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 71% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
9.2
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Caroline County reported a combined STD rate of 563.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 43rd of 133 Virginia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 432.0 per 100,000 (141 cases, 9% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 122.5 per 100,000 (40 cases, 23% below the state rate), syphilis at 9.2 per 100,000 (3 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 Caroline County.

STD Trends in Caroline County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the 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
432.0
per 100K in 2023
230.6 in 2000
Peak 488.2 in 2019
Gonorrhea
122.5
per 100K in 2023
76.9 in 2000
Peak 150.2 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
9.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 16.2 in 2020

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

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Caroline County vs Virginia and the US

Infection Caroline County Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 432141 cases 472.8 490.7 8.6% below 12% below 42nd of 133
Gonorrhea 122.540 cases 158.3 178.2 22.6% below 31.3% below 47th of 133
Syphilis (P&S) 9.23 cases 10.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Caroline County ranks 43rd of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 563.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Caroline County, with 141 cases at a rate of 432.0 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.