STD Rates in Highland County, Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 2,339
Combined
171
per 100K
125th / 133
Chlamydia
171
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
0.0
No cases reported
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Highland County is among the lower-burden counties in Virginia, reporting a combined STD rate of 171.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 125th of 133 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 171.0 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No gonorrhea or syphilis cases were reported in Highland County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Highland County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Highland County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the 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
171.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 171.0 in 2023
Gonorrhea
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 41.3 in 2004
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 0.0 in 2000

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

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Highland County vs Virginia and the US

Infection Highland County Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 1714 cases 472.8 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases –
Gonorrhea 00 cases 158.3 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 10.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among 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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Highland County ranks 125th of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 171.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Highland County, with 4 cases at a rate of 171.0 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.