STD Rates in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 351,172
Combined
244.6
per 100K
36th / 67
Chlamydia
196.2
per 100K • 689 cases
US rate: 490.7
38th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 28% of US counties
Gonorrhea
45
per 100K • 158 cases
US rate: 178.2
29th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 37% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.4
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Westmoreland County recorded a combined STD rate of 244.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 36th of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Reported infections included chlamydia at 196.2 per 100,000 (689 cases, 53% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 45.0 per 100,000 (158 cases, 69% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.4 per 100,000 (12 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Westmoreland County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Westmoreland 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
196.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 228.7 in 2020
Gonorrhea
45.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 56.8 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
3.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.4 in 2003

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

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Westmoreland County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection Westmoreland County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 196.2689 cases 421.2 490.7 53.4% below 60% below 38th of 67
Gonorrhea 45158 cases 144.7 178.2 68.9% below 74.7% below 29th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 3.412 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

Westmoreland County ranks 36th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 244.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Westmoreland County, with 689 cases at a rate of 196.2 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.