STD Rates in Mason County, West Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 24,765
Combined
157.4
per 100K
42nd / 55
Chlamydia
117.1
per 100K • 29 cases
US rate: 490.7
46th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 8% of US counties
Gonorrhea
36.3
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
4
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Mason County is among the lower-burden counties in West Virginia, reporting a combined STD rate of 157.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 42nd of 55 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 117.1 per 100,000 (29 cases, 53% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 36.3 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 4.0 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Mason County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Mason 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
117.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 242.5 in 2021
Gonorrhea
36.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 62.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
4.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.0 in 2021

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

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Mason County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Mason County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 117.129 cases 249 490.7 53% below 76.1% below 46th of 55
Gonorrhea 36.39 cases 54.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 41 case 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

Mason County ranks 42nd of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 157.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Mason County, with 29 cases at a rate of 117.1 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.