STD Rates in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

2023 CDC surveillance data for Cheshire County, New Hampshire — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 77,733
Combined
157
per 100K
7th / 10
Chlamydia
123.5
per 100K • 96 cases
US rate: 490.7
9th of 10 in New Hampshire
Higher than 9% of US counties
Gonorrhea
29.6
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 178.2
5th of 10 in New Hampshire
Higher than 25% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.9
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Cheshire County recorded a combined STD rate of 157.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 7th of 10 counties in New Hampshire. Reported infections included chlamydia at 123.5 per 100,000 (96 cases, 37% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 29.6 per 100,000 (23 cases, 29% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.9 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 Cheshire County.

STD Trends in Cheshire County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New Hampshire 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
123.5
per 100K in 2023
75.7 in 2000
Peak 310.1 in 2014
Gonorrhea
29.6
per 100K in 2023
10.8 in 2000
Peak 44.0 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
3.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.3 in 2017

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

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Cheshire County vs New Hampshire and the US

Infection Cheshire County New Hampshire US vs New Hampshire vs US Rank in New Hampshire
Chlamydia 123.596 cases 196.6 490.7 37.2% below 74.8% below 9th of 10
Gonorrhea 29.623 cases 41.9 178.2 29.4% below 83.4% below 5th of 10
Syphilis (P&S) 3.93 cases 3.9 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Cheshire County ranks 7th of 10 New Hampshire counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 157.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Cheshire County, with 96 cases at a rate of 123.5 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.