STD Rates in Prince Edward County, Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 22,050
Combined
757.3
per 100K
23rd / 133
Chlamydia
566.9
per 100K • 125 cases
US rate: 490.7
23rd of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 83% of US counties
Gonorrhea
172.3
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 178.2
32nd of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 80% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
18.1
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Prince Edward County has one of the higher STD burdens in Virginia, with a combined rate of 757.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 23rd of 133 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 566.9 per 100,000 (125 cases, 20% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 172.3 per 100,000 (38 cases, 9% above the state rate), syphilis at 18.1 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Prince Edward County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Prince Edward 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
566.9
per 100K in 2023
360.5 in 2000
Peak 982.4 in 2019
Gonorrhea
172.3
per 100K in 2023
106.6 in 2000
Peak 287.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
18.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 22.8 in 2022

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

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Prince Edward County vs Virginia and the US

Infection Prince Edward County Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 566.9125 cases 472.8 490.7 19.9% above 15.5% above 23rd of 133
Gonorrhea 172.338 cases 158.3 178.2 8.8% above 3.3% below 32nd of 133
Syphilis (P&S) 18.14 cases 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

Prince Edward County ranks 23rd of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 757.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Prince Edward County, with 125 cases at a rate of 566.9 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.