STD Testing in Stanton, ND: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
In Mercer County, chlamydia levels run about 90% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Stanton, North Dakota, you can weigh cost savings at public clinics against at-home kits' convenience or lab speed. Below, see your options.
5 testing options are listed for Stanton, ND. The nearest, Coal Country Community Health Center, is about 10.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
How to read these listings
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.
Community health center 10.8 miles
Coal Country Community Health Center
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Coal Country Community Health Center in Hazen tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis A, B, and C, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, on a sliding-scale fee schedule open to all, by appointment.
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STI Care Paired With Substance-Use Treatment
Clinics built around a single service model leave patients to piece together care on their own when more than one issue surfaces. At Coal Country Community Health Center, substance-use treatment is part of the same clinical offering as STI care, so both can be addressed in the same place, with the same provider team.
Hepatitis Testing Included, Not Chased Down Later
Walking out with bacterial results but no hepatitis screening means booking a second appointment elsewhere, and hepatitis A, B, or C can go undetected in the meantime. Coal Country Community Health Center runs hepatitis A, B, and C testing alongside the standard STI panel, so the picture is complete from a single visit.
Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.
The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Stanton, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.
Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.
In-home collection
Quest Diagnostics
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.
Also in the area
Other CLIA-certified labs near Stanton, ND
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Mercer County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.
Showing 1 of the CLIA-certified labs in Mercer County.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Stanton. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.
Local clinicians
Clinicians near Stanton, ND who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 15 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Stanton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.
These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Stanton, ND
Compare the pharmacies closest to Stanton, ND. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, prevention & online treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Stanton, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.
Online treatment
Wisp
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.
STD stats & rates
STDs & HIV in Mercer County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Mercer County, the county that includes Stanton, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#46
#46 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 13% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Mercer County vs North Dakota vs U.S.
Mercer CountyNorth DakotaU.S.▲▼ = Mercer County vs the state average
Infection
Mercer County
North Dakota
United States
Chlamydia
48.14 cases▼ 89%
436.4
492.2
Gonorrhea
—
147.2
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
—
12.4
15.8
Syphilis (early)
—
2.8
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
—
12
29.5
Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.
Reported STD rates in Mercer County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 69% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Mercer County, chlamydia has fallen from 119.8 to 48.1 per 100,000 (60%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 47.9 to 12 per 100,000 (75%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).
Community health context
What shapes testing access in and around Stanton, ND
Adults uninsured
7.8%
No routine checkup
22.6%
No transportation
6.6%
Binge drinking
17.6%
Frequent mental distress
13.5%
Depression
19.5%
Below poverty line
20.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,189 : 1
Mercer County
Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.7
Social Vulnerability Index · 33rd percentile nationally
Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Mercer County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Mercer County (2023)
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
72
Mercer County HIV care continuum (2023)
Mercer County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.
Pregnant or planning to be?Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when
Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Mercer County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Agriculture and grain handling anchor work rhythms in Stanton, with many residents tied to seasonal cycles and early starts that leave little margin for health appointments. STI screening fits best into routines that don't demand time away from harvest or livestock care, which is why testing available in and around Stanton through the clinics listed on this page matters: you can schedule on your own terms, get results without broadcast, and move forward without the logistics becoming another task. Young adults in the area (those navigating early careers, new relationships, or transitions between jobs and schooling) often find themselves in situations where a straightforward test feels overdue but awkward to arrange. Stanton's proximity to the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site and the region's deep community roots mean many people here have lived in the same place their whole lives, which can make confidential health decisions feel more complicated than they actually are.
Testing doesn't require explanation; results stay private; and the process itself takes less time than most people expect. Screening is most useful when it's routine rather than reactive: a check-in after a new partner, before moving in together, or simply as part of staying healthy. Clinics in and around Stanton can walk you through what to expect and answer questions without judgment. Starting early and testing regularly removes the weight of uncertainty and lets you get back to what matters.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Stanton, ND
Walkability4.04 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.04/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Stanton generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
ZIP 58571 snapshot
Residents
839
Median age
38.5
Median income
$55,694
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58571 area around Stanton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Stanton alone.
Stanton sits in Mercer County, ZIP 58571. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
Hidatsa Village (Big Hidatsa Site)
Awatixa Xi’e Village (Lower Hidatsa Site)
Awatixa Village (Sakakawea Site)
Major routes
ND 200 ALT (State Highway 200 Alternate)
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Stanton, ND
Just outside Stanton? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Stanton, ND: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Mercer County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Dakota law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Who should test, and whenCDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How often
Everyone aged 13–64
HIV
At least once
Sexually active women under 25
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Pregnant people
HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia
Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM)
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV
Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment
HIV, hepatitis B & C
At least yearly
All adults at least once
Hepatitis C
At least once
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Stanton-area provider.
What each STD test costsMedicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Stanton often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.
Test
Reference price
CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT)
$47.80
87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT)
$47.80
87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT)
$47.76
87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody
$26.87
87389
HIV-1/2 antibody
$22.44
86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL)
$5.61
86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody)
$17.49
86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT)
$47.76
87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen
$15.33
87340
Hepatitis C antibody
$29.16
86803
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
Confidentiality & consent in North DakotaMinor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on North Dakota law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).
Can a minor consent on their own?
In North Dakota, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)
North Dakota permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.
Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.
