STD Rates in Monroe County, West Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 12,382
Combined
315
per 100K
10th / 55
Chlamydia
306.9
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 54% of US counties
Gonorrhea
0.0
No cases reported
Syphilis P&S
8.1
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Monroe County has one of the higher STD burdens in West Virginia, with a combined rate of 315.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 10th of 55 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 306.9 per 100,000 (38 cases, 23% above the state rate), syphilis at 8.1 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). No gonorrhea cases were reported in Monroe County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Monroe County.

STD Trends in Monroe 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
306.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 306.9 in 2023
Gonorrhea
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 24.4 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
8.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.1 in 2020

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

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Monroe County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Monroe County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 306.938 cases 249 490.7 23.3% above 37.5% below 6th of 55
Gonorrhea 00 cases 54.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 8.11 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

Monroe County ranks 10th of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 315.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Monroe County, with 38 cases at a rate of 306.9 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.