STD Rates in Charlottesville City, Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 44,979
Combined
738.1
per 100K
27th / 133
Chlamydia
544.7
per 100K • 245 cases
US rate: 490.7
26th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 81% of US counties
Gonorrhea
182.3
per 100K • 82 cases
US rate: 178.2
28th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 82% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.1
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Charlottesville City has one of the higher STD burdens in Virginia, with a combined rate of 738.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 27th of 133 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 544.7 per 100,000 (245 cases, 15% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 182.3 per 100,000 (82 cases, 15% above the state rate), syphilis at 11.1 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Charlottesville City — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Charlottesville City, 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
544.7
per 100K in 2023
806.3 in 2000
Peak 807.9 in 2001
Gonorrhea
182.3
per 100K in 2023
167.1 in 2000
Peak 328.9 in 2004
Syphilis (P&S)
11.1
per 100K in 2023
2.4 in 2000
Peak 24.1 in 2021

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

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Charlottesville City vs Virginia and the US

Infection Charlottesville City Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 544.7245 cases 472.8 490.7 15.2% above 11% above 26th of 133
Gonorrhea 182.382 cases 158.3 178.2 15.2% above 2.3% above 28th of 133
Syphilis (P&S) 11.15 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

Charlottesville City ranks 27th of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 738.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Charlottesville City, with 245 cases at a rate of 544.7 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.