STD Rates in Potter County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 15,995
Combined
181.3
per 100K
49th / 67
Chlamydia
168.8
per 100K • 27 cases
US rate: 490.7
47th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 20% of US counties
Gonorrhea
12.5
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Potter County recorded a combined STD rate of 181.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 49th of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Reported infections included chlamydia at 168.8 per 100,000 (27 cases, 60% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 12.5 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Potter County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Potter County.

STD Trends in Potter 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
168.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 275.1 in 2015
Gonorrhea
12.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 55.4 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.1 in 2019

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

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Potter County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Potter County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 168.827 cases 421.2 490.7 59.9% below 65.6% below 47th of 67
Gonorrhea 12.52 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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Potter County ranks 49th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 181.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Potter County, with 27 cases at a rate of 168.8 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.