STD Rates in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 576,743
Combined
755.3
per 100K
3rd / 67
Chlamydia
556.4
per 100K • 3,209 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
188
per 100K • 1,084 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 82% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.9
per 100K • 63 cases
US rate: 15.8
6th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 63% of US counties

Delaware County has one of the higher STD burdens in Pennsylvania, with a combined rate of 755.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 556.4 per 100,000 (3,209 cases, 32% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 188.0 per 100,000 (1,084 cases, 30% above the state rate), syphilis at 10.9 per 100,000 (63 cases, 20% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Delaware County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Delaware 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
556.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 578.8 in 2016
Gonorrhea
188.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 214.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
10.9
per 100K in 2023
0.4 in 2000
Peak 16.7 in 2022

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

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Delaware County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Delaware County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 556.43,209 cases 421.2 490.7 32.1% above 13.4% above 4th of 67
Gonorrhea 1881,084 cases 144.7 178.2 29.9% above 5.5% above 4th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 10.963 cases 9.1 15.8 19.8% above 31% below 6th 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

Delaware County ranks 3rd of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 755.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Delaware County, with 3,209 cases at a rate of 556.4 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.