STD Rates in Mingo County, West Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 22,023
Combined
172.5
per 100K
38th / 55
Chlamydia
145.3
per 100K • 32 cases
US rate: 490.7
36th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 14% of US counties
Gonorrhea
22.7
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
4.5
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Mingo County recorded a combined STD rate of 172.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 38th of 55 counties in West Virginia. Reported infections included chlamydia at 145.3 per 100,000 (32 cases, 42% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 22.7 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 4.5 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Mingo County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Mingo 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
145.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 200.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
22.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 42.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
4.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.5 in 2023

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

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Mingo County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Mingo County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 145.332 cases 249 490.7 41.6% below 70.4% below 36th of 55
Gonorrhea 22.75 cases 54.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 4.51 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

Mingo County ranks 38th of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 172.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Mingo County, with 32 cases at a rate of 145.3 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.