STD Rates in Wood County, West Virginia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 83,047
Combined
255.3
per 100K
22nd / 55
Chlamydia
174.6
per 100K • 145 cases
US rate: 490.7
32nd of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 21% of US counties
Gonorrhea
60.2
per 100K • 50 cases
US rate: 178.2
11th of 55 in West Virginia
Higher than 47% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
20.5
per 100K • 17 cases
Based on 17 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Wood County reported a combined STD rate of 255.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 55 West Virginia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 174.6 per 100,000 (145 cases, 30% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 60.2 per 100,000 (50 cases, 10% above the state rate), syphilis at 20.5 per 100,000 (17 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Wood County.

STD Trends in Wood County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the West 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
174.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 352.1 in 2015
Gonorrhea
60.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 162.8 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
20.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 44.4 in 2022

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

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Wood County vs West Virginia and the US

Infection Wood County West Virginia US vs West Virginia vs US Rank in West Virginia
Chlamydia 174.6145 cases 249 490.7 29.9% below 64.4% below 32nd of 55
Gonorrhea 60.250 cases 54.7 178.2 10.1% above 66.2% below 11th of 55
Syphilis (P&S) 20.517 cases 10.9 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Wood County ranks 22nd of 55 West Virginia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 255.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Wood County, with 145 cases at a rate of 174.6 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.