STD Rates in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 558,499
Combined
290.2
per 100K
27th / 67
Chlamydia
226.5
per 100K • 1,265 cases
US rate: 490.7
32nd of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 37% of US counties
Gonorrhea
59.4
per 100K • 332 cases
US rate: 178.2
20th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 47% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.3
per 100K • 24 cases
US rate: 15.8
27th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 40% of US counties

Lancaster County reported a combined STD rate of 290.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 27th of 67 Pennsylvania counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 226.5 per 100,000 (1,265 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 59.4 per 100,000 (332 cases, 59% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.3 per 100,000 (24 cases, 53% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Lancaster County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Lancaster 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
226.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 310.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
59.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 76.7 in 2010
Syphilis (P&S)
4.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.5 in 2021

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

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Lancaster County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Lancaster County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 226.51,265 cases 421.2 490.7 46.2% below 53.8% below 32nd of 67
Gonorrhea 59.4332 cases 144.7 178.2 58.9% below 66.7% below 20th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 4.324 cases 9.1 15.8 52.7% below 72.8% below 27th of 67

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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FAQs

Lancaster County ranks 27th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 290.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lancaster County, with 1,265 cases at a rate of 226.5 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.