STD Rates in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 65,437
Combined
308.7
per 100K
22nd / 67
Chlamydia
276.6
per 100K • 181 cases
US rate: 490.7
19th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 49% of US counties
Gonorrhea
30.6
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 178.2
39th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 26% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
1.5
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Columbia County reported a combined STD rate of 308.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 67 Pennsylvania counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 276.6 per 100,000 (181 cases, 34% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 30.6 per 100,000 (20 cases, 79% below the state rate), syphilis at 1.5 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 Columbia County.

STD Trends in Columbia 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
276.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 383.3 in 2018
Gonorrhea
30.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 57.0 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
1.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 7.7 in 2022

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

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Columbia County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Columbia County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 276.6181 cases 421.2 490.7 34.3% below 43.6% below 19th of 67
Gonorrhea 30.620 cases 144.7 178.2 78.9% below 82.8% below 39th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 1.51 case 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

Columbia County ranks 22nd of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 308.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Columbia County, with 181 cases at a rate of 276.6 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.