STD Rates in York County, Pennsylvania

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 464,616
Combined
381.6
per 100K
18th / 67
Chlamydia
302.4
per 100K • 1,405 cases
US rate: 490.7
16th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 54% of US counties
Gonorrhea
72.3
per 100K • 336 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 54% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.9
per 100K • 32 cases
US rate: 15.8
12th of 67 in Pennsylvania
Higher than 50% of US counties

York County reported a combined STD rate of 381.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 18th of 67 Pennsylvania counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 302.4 per 100,000 (1,405 cases, 28% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 72.3 per 100,000 (336 cases, 50% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.9 per 100,000 (32 cases, 24% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout York County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in York 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
302.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 400.1 in 2018
Gonorrhea
72.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 128.6 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
6.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.7 in 2022

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

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York County vs Pennsylvania and the US

Infection York County Pennsylvania US vs Pennsylvania vs US Rank in Pennsylvania
Chlamydia 302.41,405 cases 421.2 490.7 28.2% below 38.4% below 16th of 67
Gonorrhea 72.3336 cases 144.7 178.2 50% below 59.4% below 15th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 6.932 cases 9.1 15.8 24.2% below 56.3% below 12th of 67

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

York County ranks 18th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 381.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in York County, with 1,405 cases at a rate of 302.4 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.