STD Rates in Suffolk City, Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 100,657
Combined
1049.1
per 100K
13th / 133
Chlamydia
761
per 100K • 766 cases
US rate: 490.7
14th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
267.2
per 100K • 269 cases
US rate: 178.2
11th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 90% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
20.9
per 100K • 21 cases
US rate: 15.8
14th of 133 in Virginia
Higher than 81% of US counties

Suffolk City has one of the higher STD burdens in Virginia, with a combined rate of 1,049.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 13th of 133 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 761.0 per 100,000 (766 cases, 61% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 267.2 per 100,000 (269 cases, 69% above the state rate), syphilis at 20.9 per 100,000 (21 cases, 95% 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 Suffolk City.

STD Trends in Suffolk 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
761.0
per 100K in 2023
487.4 in 2000
Peak 910.9 in 2019
Gonorrhea
267.2
per 100K in 2023
378.4 in 2000
Peak 531.5 in 2001
Syphilis (P&S)
20.9
per 100K in 2023
3.1 in 2000
Peak 20.9 in 2023

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

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Suffolk City vs Virginia and the US

Infection Suffolk City Virginia US vs Virginia vs US Rank in Virginia
Chlamydia 761766 cases 472.8 490.7 61% above 55.1% above 14th of 133
Gonorrhea 267.2269 cases 158.3 178.2 68.8% above 49.9% above 11th of 133
Syphilis (P&S) 20.921 cases 10.7 15.8 95.3% above 32.3% above 14th of 133

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

Suffolk City ranks 13th of 133 Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,049.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Suffolk City, with 766 cases at a rate of 761.0 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.