STD Rates in Rockingham County, North Carolina

2023 CDC surveillance data for Rockingham County, North Carolina — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 92,525
Combined
564.2
per 100K
54th / 100
Chlamydia
382.6
per 100K • 354 cases
US rate: 490.7
58th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 67% of US counties
Gonorrhea
160
per 100K • 148 cases
US rate: 178.2
48th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 78% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
21.6
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 15.8
30th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 82% of US counties

Rockingham County recorded a combined STD rate of 564.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 54th of 100 counties in North Carolina. Reported infections included chlamydia at 382.6 per 100,000 (354 cases, 37% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 160.0 per 100,000 (148 cases, 34% below the state rate), syphilis at 21.6 per 100,000 (20 cases, 9% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Rockingham County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Rockingham County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the North Carolina 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
382.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 512.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
160.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 238.7 in 2004
Syphilis (P&S)
21.6
per 100K in 2023
11.9 in 2000
Peak 21.6 in 2023

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

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Rockingham County vs North Carolina and the US

Infection Rockingham County North Carolina US vs North Carolina vs US Rank in North Carolina
Chlamydia 382.6354 cases 607.9 490.7 37.1% below 22% below 58th of 100
Gonorrhea 160148 cases 243.2 178.2 34.2% below 10.2% below 48th of 100
Syphilis (P&S) 21.620 cases 19.9 15.8 8.5% above 36.7% above 30th of 100

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among North Carolina’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

Rockingham County ranks 54th of 100 North Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 564.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Rockingham County, with 354 cases at a rate of 382.6 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.