STD Rates in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 123,919
Combined
396.2
per 100K
16th / 67
Chlamydia
277.6
per 100K • 344 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 49% of US counties
Gonorrhea
118.6
per 100K • 147 cases
US rate: 178.2
9th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 70% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Fayette County has one of the higher STD burdens in Pennsylvania, with a combined rate of 396.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 16th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 277.6 per 100,000 (344 cases, 34% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 118.6 per 100,000 (147 cases, 18% below the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Fayette County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Fayette County.

STD Trends in Fayette 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
277.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 355.8 in 2019
Gonorrhea
118.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 118.6 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.3 in 2006

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

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Fayette County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Fayette County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 277.6344 cases 421.2 490.7 34.1% below 43.4% below 18th of 67
Gonorrhea 118.6147 cases 144.7 178.2 18% below 33.4% below 9th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 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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Fayette County ranks 16th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 396.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Fayette County, with 344 cases at a rate of 277.6 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.