STD Rates in Monongalia County, West Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 107,729
Combined
494.8
per 100K
3rd / 55
Chlamydia
377.8
per 100K • 407 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 66% of US counties
Gonorrhea
107.7
per 100K • 116 cases
US rate: 178.2
2nd of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 67% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
9.3
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Monongalia County has one of the higher STD burdens in West Virginia, with a combined rate of 494.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 55 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 377.8 per 100,000 (407 cases, 52% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 107.7 per 100,000 (116 cases, 97% above the state rate), syphilis at 9.3 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Monongalia County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Monongalia 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
377.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 518.7 in 2015
Gonorrhea
107.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 107.7 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
9.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.3 in 2020

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

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Monongalia County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Monongalia County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 377.8407 cases 249 490.7 51.7% above 23% below 3rd of 55
Gonorrhea 107.7116 cases 54.7 178.2 96.9% above 39.6% below 2nd of 55
Syphilis (P&S) 9.310 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

Monongalia County ranks 3rd of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 494.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Monongalia County, with 407 cases at a rate of 377.8 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.