STD Rates in Erie County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 267,571
Combined
631.6
per 100K
6th / 67
Chlamydia
449.6
per 100K • 1,203 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 74% of US counties
Gonorrhea
173.4
per 100K • 464 cases
US rate: 178.2
5th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 80% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.6
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 15.8
9th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 56% of US counties

Erie County has one of the higher STD burdens in Pennsylvania, with a combined rate of 631.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 6th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 449.6 per 100,000 (1,203 cases, 7% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 173.4 per 100,000 (464 cases, 20% above the state rate), syphilis at 8.6 per 100,000 (23 cases, 5% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Erie County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Erie 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
449.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 513.3 in 2012
Gonorrhea
173.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 282.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
8.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.3 in 2022

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

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Erie County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Erie County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 449.61,203 cases 421.2 490.7 6.7% above 8.4% below 6th of 67
Gonorrhea 173.4464 cases 144.7 178.2 19.8% above 2.7% below 5th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 8.623 cases 9.1 15.8 5.5% below 45.6% below 9th 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

Erie County ranks 6th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 631.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Erie County, with 1,203 cases at a rate of 449.6 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.