STD Rates in Covington City, Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 5,545
Combined
505
per 100K
51st / 133
Chlamydia
378.7
per 100K • 21 cases
US rate: 490.7
55th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 66% of US counties
Gonorrhea
90.2
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
36.1
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Covington City reported a combined STD rate of 505.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 51st of 133 Virginia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 378.7 per 100,000 (21 cases, 20% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 90.2 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 36.1 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Covington City — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Covington 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
378.7
per 100K in 2023
366.5 in 2000
Peak 541.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
90.2
per 100K in 2023
95.6 in 2000
Peak 226.6 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
36.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 36.1 in 2023

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

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Covington City vs Virginia and the US

Infection Covington City Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 378.721 cases 472.8 490.7 19.9% below 22.8% below 55th of 133
Gonorrhea 90.25 cases 158.3 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 36.12 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

Covington City ranks 51st of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 505.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Covington City, with 21 cases at a rate of 378.7 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.