STD Rates in Jefferson County, West Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 59,783
Combined
264.3
per 100K
19th / 55
Chlamydia
220.8
per 100K • 132 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 35% of US counties
Gonorrhea
38.5
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 178.2
19th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 32% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jefferson County reported a combined STD rate of 264.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 19th of 55 West Virginia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 220.8 per 100,000 (132 cases, 11% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 38.5 per 100,000 (23 cases, 30% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.0 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Jefferson County.

STD Trends in Jefferson 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
220.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 338.4 in 2017
Gonorrhea
38.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 81.5 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
5.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.3 in 2018

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

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Jefferson County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Jefferson County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 220.8132 cases 249 490.7 11.3% below 55% below 20th of 55
Gonorrhea 38.523 cases 54.7 178.2 29.6% below 78.4% below 19th of 55
Syphilis (P&S) 53 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

Jefferson County ranks 19th of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 264.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jefferson County, with 132 cases at a rate of 220.8 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.