STD Rates in Marion County, West Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 55,812
Combined
310
per 100K
11th / 55
Chlamydia
238.3
per 100K • 133 cases
US rate: 490.7
11th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 40% of US counties
Gonorrhea
60.9
per 100K • 34 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 48% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.8
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Marion County has one of the higher STD burdens in West Virginia, with a combined rate of 310.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 11th of 55 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 238.3 per 100,000 (133 cases, 4% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 60.9 per 100,000 (34 cases, 11% above the state rate), syphilis at 10.8 per 100,000 (6 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Marion County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Marion 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
238.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 354.4 in 2013
Gonorrhea
60.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 129.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
10.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 41.1 in 2022

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

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Marion County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Marion County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 238.3133 cases 249 490.7 4.3% below 51.4% below 11th of 55
Gonorrhea 60.934 cases 54.7 178.2 11.3% above 65.8% below 10th of 55
Syphilis (P&S) 10.86 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

Marion County ranks 11th of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 310.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Marion County, with 133 cases at a rate of 238.3 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.