STD Rates in Harrison County, West Virginia

2023 CDC surveillance data for Harrison County, West Virginia — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 64,644
Combined
292.4
per 100K
12th / 55
Chlamydia
201.1
per 100K • 130 cases
US rate: 490.7
26th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 29% of US counties
Gonorrhea
75.8
per 100K • 49 cases
US rate: 178.2
6th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 56% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
15.5
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Harrison County has one of the higher STD burdens in West Virginia, with a combined rate of 292.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 12th of 55 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 201.1 per 100,000 (130 cases, 19% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 75.8 per 100,000 (49 cases, 39% above the state rate), syphilis at 15.5 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Harrison County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Harrison County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the West 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
201.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 338.3 in 2020
Gonorrhea
75.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 142.7 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
15.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 15.5 in 2023

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

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Harrison County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Harrison County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 201.1130 cases 249 490.7 19.2% below 59% below 26th of 55
Gonorrhea 75.849 cases 54.7 178.2 38.6% above 57.5% below 6th of 55
Syphilis (P&S) 15.510 cases 10.9 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Harrison County ranks 12th of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 292.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Harrison County, with 130 cases at a rate of 201.1 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.