STD Rates in Perry County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 46,097
Combined
160.5
per 100K
51st / 67
Chlamydia
134.5
per 100K • 62 cases
US rate: 490.7
50th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 11% of US counties
Gonorrhea
26
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Perry County is among the lower-burden counties in Pennsylvania, reporting a combined STD rate of 160.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 51st of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 134.5 per 100,000 (62 cases, 68% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 26.0 per 100,000 (12 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Perry County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Perry County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Perry 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
134.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 259.1 in 2011
Gonorrhea
26.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 39.0 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.5 in 2019

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

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Perry County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Perry County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 134.562 cases 421.2 490.7 68.1% below 72.6% below 50th of 67
Gonorrhea 2612 cases 144.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Perry County ranks 51st of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 160.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Perry County, with 62 cases at a rate of 134.5 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.