STD Rates in Roanoke City, Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 97,176
Combined
1312.1
per 100K
9th / 133
Chlamydia
956
per 100K • 929 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 95% of US counties
Gonorrhea
338.6
per 100K • 329 cases
US rate: 178.2
9th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
17.5
per 100K • 17 cases
Based on 17 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Roanoke City has one of the higher STD burdens in Virginia, with a combined rate of 1,312.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 9th of 133 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 956.0 per 100,000 (929 cases, 102% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 338.6 per 100,000 (329 cases, 114% above the state rate), syphilis at 17.5 per 100,000 (17 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Roanoke City — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Roanoke City, 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
956.0
per 100K in 2023
459.4 in 2000
Peak 1,148.8 in 2019
Gonorrhea
338.6
per 100K in 2023
369.8 in 2000
Peak 609.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
17.5
per 100K in 2023
5.3 in 2000
Peak 24.3 in 2021

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

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Roanoke City vs Virginia and the US

Infection Roanoke City Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 956929 cases 472.8 490.7 102.2% above 94.8% above 10th of 133
Gonorrhea 338.6329 cases 158.3 178.2 113.9% above 90% above 9th of 133
Syphilis (P&S) 17.517 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

Roanoke City ranks 9th of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,312.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Roanoke City, with 929 cases at a rate of 956.0 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.