STD Rates in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 143,791
Combined
274.7
per 100K
32nd / 67
Chlamydia
229.5
per 100K • 330 cases
US rate: 490.7
29th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 37% of US counties
Gonorrhea
43.1
per 100K • 62 cases
US rate: 178.2
31st of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 35% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.1
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Schuylkill County reported a combined STD rate of 274.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 32nd of 67 Pennsylvania counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 229.5 per 100,000 (330 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 43.1 per 100,000 (62 cases, 70% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.1 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Schuylkill County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Schuylkill County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Pennsylvania 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
229.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 268.3 in 2022
Gonorrhea
43.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 66.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
2.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.8 in 2021

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

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Schuylkill County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Schuylkill County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 229.5330 cases 421.2 490.7 45.5% below 53.2% below 29th of 67
Gonorrhea 43.162 cases 144.7 178.2 70.2% below 75.8% below 31st of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 2.13 cases 9.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Schuylkill County ranks 32nd of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 274.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Schuylkill County, with 330 cases at a rate of 229.5 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.