STD Rates in Northampton County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 319,130
Combined
424.6
per 100K
15th / 67
Chlamydia
335.6
per 100K • 1,071 cases
US rate: 490.7
13th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 60% of US counties
Gonorrhea
84
per 100K • 268 cases
US rate: 178.2
14th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 59% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Northampton County has one of the higher STD burdens in Pennsylvania, with a combined rate of 424.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 15th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 335.6 per 100,000 (1,071 cases, 20% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 84.0 per 100,000 (268 cases, 42% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.0 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Northampton County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Northampton 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
335.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 413.4 in 2019
Gonorrhea
84.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 135.1 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
5.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.6 in 2018

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

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Northampton County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Northampton County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 335.61,071 cases 421.2 490.7 20.3% below 31.6% below 13th of 67
Gonorrhea 84268 cases 144.7 178.2 41.9% below 52.9% below 14th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 516 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

Northampton County ranks 15th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 424.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Northampton County, with 1,071 cases at a rate of 335.6 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.