STD Rates in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska

2023 CDC surveillance data for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 5,695
Combined
105.4
per 100K
26th / 30
Chlamydia
87.8
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
17.6
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is among the lower-burden counties in Alaska, reporting a combined STD rate of 105.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 26th of 30 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 87.8 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), gonorrhea at 17.6 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Alaska 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
87.8
per 100K in 2023
147.4 in 2000
Peak 770.9 in 2009
Gonorrhea
17.6
per 100K in 2023
16.4 in 2000
Peak 90.2 in 2007
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 0.0 in 2000

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

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Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area vs Alaska and the US

Infection Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska US vs Alaska vs US Rank in Alaska
Chlamydia 87.85 cases 697.7 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases –
Gonorrhea 17.61 case 310.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 22.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Alaska’s boroughs and census areas. 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 of Wales-Hyder Census Area ranks 26th of 30 Alaska counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 105.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, with 5 cases at a rate of 87.8 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.