STD Rates in Norfolk City, Virginia

2023 CDC surveillance data for Norfolk City, Virginia — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 230,932
Combined
1782.4
per 100K
3rd / 133
Chlamydia
1229.8
per 100K • 2,840 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 98% of US counties
Gonorrhea
514.9
per 100K • 1,189 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
37.7
per 100K • 87 cases
US rate: 15.8
3rd of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 93% of US counties

Norfolk City has one of the higher STD burdens in Virginia, with a combined rate of 1,782.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 133 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1229.8 per 100,000 (2,840 cases, 160% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 514.9 per 100,000 (1,189 cases, 225% above the state rate), syphilis at 37.7 per 100,000 (87 cases, 252% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Norfolk City — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Norfolk City, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the 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
1,229.8
per 100K in 2023
465.8 in 2000
Peak 1,485.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
514.9
per 100K in 2023
635.0 in 2000
Peak 652.1 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
37.7
per 100K in 2023
15.8 in 2000
Peak 37.7 in 2023

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

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Norfolk City vs Virginia and the US

Infection Norfolk City Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 1229.82,840 cases 472.8 490.7 160.1% above 150.6% above 3rd of 133
Gonorrhea 514.91,189 cases 158.3 178.2 225.3% above 188.9% above 4th of 133
Syphilis (P&S) 37.787 cases 10.7 15.8 252.3% above 138.6% above 3rd of 133

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among 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

Norfolk City ranks 3rd of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,782.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Norfolk City, with 2,840 cases at a rate of 1229.8 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.