STD Rates in Chester County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 549,669
Combined
280.2
per 100K
31st / 67
Chlamydia
226.5
per 100K • 1,245 cases
US rate: 490.7
32nd of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 37% of US counties
Gonorrhea
49.3
per 100K • 271 cases
US rate: 178.2
25th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 40% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.4
per 100K • 24 cases
US rate: 15.8
25th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 40% of US counties

Chester County reported a combined STD rate of 280.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 31st of 67 Pennsylvania counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 226.5 per 100,000 (1,245 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 49.3 per 100,000 (271 cases, 66% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.4 per 100,000 (24 cases, 52% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Chester County.

STD Trends in Chester 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
226.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 270.3 in 2019
Gonorrhea
49.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 50.0 in 2010
Syphilis (P&S)
4.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.8 in 2022

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

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Chester County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Chester County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 226.51,245 cases 421.2 490.7 46.2% below 53.8% below 32nd of 67
Gonorrhea 49.3271 cases 144.7 178.2 65.9% below 72.3% below 25th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 4.424 cases 9.1 15.8 51.6% below 72.2% below 25th of 67

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

Chester County ranks 31st of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 280.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Chester County, with 1,245 cases at a rate of 226.5 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.