STD Rates in Lincoln County, West Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 19,698
Combined
269.1
per 100K
18th / 55
Chlamydia
218.3
per 100K • 43 cases
US rate: 490.7
22nd of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 34% of US counties
Gonorrhea
50.8
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Lincoln County reported a combined STD rate of 269.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 18th of 55 West Virginia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 218.3 per 100,000 (43 cases, 12% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 50.8 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Lincoln County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Lincoln County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Lincoln 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
218.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 229.7 in 2020
Gonorrhea
50.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 94.4 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.9 in 2021

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

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Lincoln County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Lincoln County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 218.343 cases 249 490.7 12.3% below 55.5% below 22nd of 55
Gonorrhea 50.810 cases 54.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Lincoln County ranks 18th of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 269.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lincoln County, with 43 cases at a rate of 218.3 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.