STD Rates in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 108,489
Combined
453.5
per 100K
10th / 67
Chlamydia
326.3
per 100K • 354 cases
US rate: 490.7
15th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 58% of US counties
Gonorrhea
124.4
per 100K • 135 cases
US rate: 178.2
7th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 71% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.8
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Mercer County has one of the higher STD burdens in Pennsylvania, with a combined rate of 453.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 10th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 326.3 per 100,000 (354 cases, 23% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 124.4 per 100,000 (135 cases, 14% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.8 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 Mercer County.

STD Trends in Mercer 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
326.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 395.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
124.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 162.1 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
2.8
per 100K in 2023
0.8 in 2000
Peak 3.6 in 2021

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

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Mercer County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Mercer County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 326.3354 cases 421.2 490.7 22.5% below 33.5% below 15th of 67
Gonorrhea 124.4135 cases 144.7 178.2 14% below 30.2% below 7th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 2.83 cases 9.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Mercer County ranks 10th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 453.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Mercer County, with 354 cases at a rate of 326.3 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.