STD Rates in Pulaski County, Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 33,657
Combined
326.8
per 100K
83rd / 133
Chlamydia
267.4
per 100K • 90 cases
US rate: 490.7
78th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 46% of US counties
Gonorrhea
59.4
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 178.2
83rd of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 47% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Pulaski County recorded a combined STD rate of 326.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 83rd of 133 counties in Virginia. Reported infections included chlamydia at 267.4 per 100,000 (90 cases, 43% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 59.4 per 100,000 (20 cases, 62% below the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Pulaski County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Pulaski County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Pulaski 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
267.4
per 100K in 2023
51.2 in 2000
Peak 346.4 in 2018
Gonorrhea
59.4
per 100K in 2023
14.2 in 2000
Peak 121.4 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.9 in 2019

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

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Pulaski County vs Virginia and the US

Infection Pulaski County Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 267.490 cases 472.8 490.7 43.4% below 45.5% below 78th of 133
Gonorrhea 59.420 cases 158.3 178.2 62.5% below 66.7% below 83rd of 133
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Pulaski County ranks 83rd of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 326.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Pulaski County, with 90 cases at a rate of 267.4 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.