STD Rates in Raleigh County, West Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 72,361
Combined
439.4
per 100K
4th / 55
Chlamydia
352.4
per 100K • 255 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 62% of US counties
Gonorrhea
59.4
per 100K • 43 cases
US rate: 178.2
12th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 47% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
27.6
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 15.8
3rd of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 87% of US counties

Raleigh County has one of the higher STD burdens in West Virginia, with a combined rate of 439.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 55 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 352.4 per 100,000 (255 cases, 42% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 59.4 per 100,000 (43 cases, 9% above the state rate), syphilis at 27.6 per 100,000 (20 cases, 153% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Raleigh County.

STD Trends in Raleigh 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
352.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 387.7 in 2021
Gonorrhea
59.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 156.4 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
27.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 27.6 in 2023

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

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Raleigh County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Raleigh County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 352.4255 cases 249 490.7 41.5% above 28.2% below 4th of 55
Gonorrhea 59.443 cases 54.7 178.2 8.6% above 66.7% below 12th of 55
Syphilis (P&S) 27.620 cases 10.9 15.8 153.2% above 74.7% above 3rd of 55

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

Raleigh County ranks 4th of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 439.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Raleigh County, with 255 cases at a rate of 352.4 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.