STD Rates in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 59,564
Combined
471.8
per 100K
57th / 133
Chlamydia
381.1
per 100K • 227 cases
US rate: 490.7
54th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 67% of US counties
Gonorrhea
89
per 100K • 53 cases
US rate: 178.2
63rd of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 61% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
1.7
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Pittsylvania County reported a combined STD rate of 471.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 57th of 133 Virginia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 381.1 per 100,000 (227 cases, 19% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 89.0 per 100,000 (53 cases, 44% below the state rate), syphilis at 1.7 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Pittsylvania County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Pittsylvania County, 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
381.1
per 100K in 2023
166.7 in 2000
Peak 432.4 in 2019
Gonorrhea
89.0
per 100K in 2023
93.9 in 2000
Peak 156.7 in 2003
Syphilis (P&S)
1.7
per 100K in 2023
3.2 in 2000
Peak 9.9 in 2018

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

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Pittsylvania County vs Virginia and the US

Infection Pittsylvania County Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 381.1227 cases 472.8 490.7 19.4% below 22.3% below 54th of 133
Gonorrhea 8953 cases 158.3 178.2 43.8% below 50.1% below 63rd of 133
Syphilis (P&S) 1.71 case 10.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Pittsylvania County ranks 57th of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 471.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Pittsylvania County, with 227 cases at a rate of 381.1 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.