STD Rates in Pleasants County, West Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 7,426
Combined
148.1
per 100K
43rd / 55
Chlamydia
121.2
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
26.9
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Pleasants County is among the lower-burden counties in West Virginia, reporting a combined STD rate of 148.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 43rd of 55 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 121.2 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), gonorrhea at 26.9 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Pleasants County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Pleasants County.

STD Trends in Pleasants 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
121.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 212.8 in 2013
Gonorrhea
26.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 65.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 13.3 in 2018

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

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Pleasants County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Pleasants County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 121.29 cases 249 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases
Gonorrhea 26.92 cases 54.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 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

Pleasants County ranks 43rd of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 148.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Pleasants County, with 9 cases at a rate of 121.2 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.