STD Rates in Rockingham County, Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 86,580
Combined
305
per 100K
87th / 133
Chlamydia
254.1
per 100K • 220 cases
US rate: 490.7
84th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 43% of US counties
Gonorrhea
45.1
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 178.2
100th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 37% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.8
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Rockingham County recorded a combined STD rate of 305.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 87th of 133 counties in Virginia. Reported infections included chlamydia at 254.1 per 100,000 (220 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 45.1 per 100,000 (39 cases, 72% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.8 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). 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 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
254.1
per 100K in 2023
76.5 in 2000
Peak 299.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
45.1
per 100K in 2023
8.8 in 2000
Peak 119.7 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
5.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.8 in 2023

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

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Rockingham County vs Virginia and the US

Infection Rockingham County Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 254.1220 cases 472.8 490.7 46.3% below 48.2% below 84th of 133
Gonorrhea 45.139 cases 158.3 178.2 71.5% below 74.7% below 100th of 133
Syphilis (P&S) 5.85 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

Rockingham County ranks 87th of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 305.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Rockingham County, with 220 cases at a rate of 254.1 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.