STD Rates in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 162,512
Combined
292.9
per 100K
12th / 14
Chlamydia
216.6
per 100K • 352 cases
US rate: 490.7
12th of 14 in Massachusetts
Higher than 34% of US counties
Gonorrhea
71.4
per 100K • 116 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 14 in Massachusetts
Higher than 54% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.9
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Hampshire County is among the lower-burden counties in Massachusetts, reporting a combined STD rate of 292.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 12th of 14 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 216.6 per 100,000 (352 cases, 48% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 71.4 per 100,000 (116 cases, 49% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.9 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Hampshire County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Hampshire County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Massachusetts 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
216.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 320.8 in 2018
Gonorrhea
71.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 80.7 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
4.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.2 in 2013

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

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Hampshire County vs Massachusetts and the US

Infection Hampshire County Massachusetts US vs Massachusetts vs US Rank in Massachusetts
Chlamydia 216.6352 cases 412.7 490.7 47.5% below 55.9% below 12th of 14
Gonorrhea 71.4116 cases 139.8 178.2 48.9% below 59.9% below 10th of 14
Syphilis (P&S) 4.98 cases 10.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Massachusetts’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

Hampshire County ranks 12th of 14 Massachusetts counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 292.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hampshire County, with 352 cases at a rate of 216.6 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.