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STD Testing in Belmont, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reports of chlamydia in Lafayette County run about 48% lower than the US average. Whether you’re in Belmont searching for relief from symptoms or just want peace of mind, community and public clinics are often low-cost and free, while private labs may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Use the list below to weigh these options.

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STD testing near Belmont, WI

4 testing options are listed for Belmont, WI. The nearest, Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, is about 7.4 miles away. Compare 3 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 7.4 miles

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program

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Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program in Platteville requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead locks in same-day bacterial treatment alongside the full standard panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) plus HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines, all on a sliding scale down to no cost.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Are Tested On-Site

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, the clinic runs herpes and both hepatitis B and hepatitis C tests in-house: each drawn at the same appointment, read by the same staff, and followed up through the same care team rather than sent elsewhere to interpret.

Spanish-Speaking Staff Handle Clinical Conversations Directly

Spanish-language care at SWCAP is delivered by on-site staff who conduct intake, counseling, and treatment discussions in Spanish. No relay required. That means clinical nuance, symptom history, and follow-up instructions move between provider and patient without a lag or a filter.

Every Service Here Carries Zero Out-of-Pocket Cost

The sliding scale at SWCAP runs all the way to zero: testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling are each available at no charge, structured so the fee adjusts to income and bottoms out at nothing, with Medicaid and private insurance accepted for those who carry it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
65 South Elm Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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11.7 miles

Community Health Systems of Wisconsin

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Community Health Systems of a community health center in Darlington, threads STI testing into ongoing primary care: meaning the full panel, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and sliding-scale fees all sit alongside long-term health management, with appointments required and care available in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Without Routing Through Anyone Else

Community Health Systems of Wisconsin delivers STI care directly in Spanish: consultation, results, and treatment planning included. For someone without a regular provider who needs to discuss medication, follow-up, or prevention in Spanish, that standing capability means nothing gets compressed or lost in the exchange.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

Community Health Systems of Wisconsin prescribes both PrEP, typically tenofovir-based daily oral medication, and PEP as part of its standing prevention services. Ongoing PrEP management, including the required HIV and kidney-function monitoring, stays within the same practice rather than requiring a separate specialist relationship.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Core Panel

Clinics running a standard four-infection panel leave herpes and hepatitis testing off the table entirely. Community Health Systems of Wisconsin tests for herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C in addition to HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, so a single visit can account for infections that would otherwise go undetected.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
435 Main Street, Darlington, WI 53530
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Most reviewed 12.9 miles

Upland Hills Health

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 233 reviews

Upland Hills Health in Mineral Point runs STI care by appointment, with testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes, plus same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. Fees follow a sliding scale, and the clinic accepts insurance.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1050 Branger Drive, Mineral Point, WI 53565
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Belmont, WI

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.

At-home STD testing in Belmont, WI

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Belmont, 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 (opens in a new tab) 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.

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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Belmont, WI

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Lafayette 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.

  • Lafayette Hospital and Clinics

    211 Bev Anderson Drive, Darlington, WI 53530

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Belmont. 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.

Clinicians near Belmont, WI who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 148 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Belmont. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 22 offer telehealth.

  • Jeffrey Kueter

    Family medicine · 1400 Eastside Road, Platteville

  • Javier Santiago, MD Telehealth

    Urology · 1400 East Side Road, Platteville

  • Anna Svircev, DO

    Family medicine · 1450 Eastside Road, Platteville

  • Raymond Roewe, MD

    Urology · 1240 Big Jack Road, Platteville

  • Aaron Dunn, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 227 Commerce Street, Mineral Point

  • Matthew Solverson, MD

    Family medicine · 211 Bev Anderson Drive, Darlington

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.

Pharmacies near Belmont, WI

No pharmacy near Belmont, WI publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Walgreens 7.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Hartig Drug

    7.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Ivey's Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Whitford Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Belmont, WI.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Belmont, 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.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STDs & HIV in Lafayette County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Lafayette County, the county that includes Belmont, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#21 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 71% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Lafayette County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.

Lafayette County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Lafayette County vs the state average
Infection Lafayette County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
253.8 43 cases ▼ 40%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.9 1 cases ▼ 60%
14.7 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 Lafayette County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lafayette County, chlamydia has risen from 234.8 to 253.8 per 100,000 (8%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 66.2 to 11.9 per 100,000 (82%).

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 Belmont, WI

Adults uninsured
9%
No routine checkup
22.5%
No transportation
6.6%
Binge drinking
19%
Frequent mental distress
16.4%
Depression
24.3%
Below poverty line
6.8%
Primary-care ratio
4,196 : 1
Lafayette County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 42.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 13th 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 Lafayette County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lafayette County (2023)

People living with HIV
43 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
72

Lafayette County HIV care continuum (2022)

Lafayette County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lafayette County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 60% are virally suppressed. 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 Lafayette County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Belmont, WI

US 151 sets the practical frame for STI screening in Belmont: a drive is simply what getting tested requires here, and that reality shapes who follows through. With well under half the workforce actively employed, schedules can look flexible on paper while actually being compressed around the jobs and caregiving that fill the gaps; a testing option that doesn't demand a long round trip on a weekday morning stays far more realistic. The community leans heavily homeowner, with most households carrying a mortgage on modest home values, and the third of residents who rent at Belmont's typical rate are managing costs that leave little room for out-of-pocket health expenses.

That affordability pressure hits younger adults (people in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI rates climb sharply) with particular force, since they're more likely to be renting, less likely to have a regular provider, and most likely to skip an appointment that feels expensive or inconvenient. Nearly half of all households here are married-couple arrangements, but a significant share aren't, and relationship transitions are exactly when routine screening matters most. The testing options listed on this page span a range of distances from Belmont Mound area outward, comparing hours and fees before committing to the drive on US 151 is the move that actually saves an afternoon.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Belmont, WI

Walkability 4.72 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.72/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Belmont 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.

Map of 4 STD & STI testing locations in Belmont, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 53510 snapshot

Residents
1,469
Median age
39.5
Median income
$85,278

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53510 area around Belmont: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Belmont alone.

Belmont sits in Lafayette County, ZIP 53510. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Platte Mound M
  • Belmont Mound
  • Little Mound
  • Platte Mounds
  • First Capitol Historical Site
  • Belmont - Wisconsin Territory 1836

Major routes

  • US 151 (US Highway 151)

STD testing in Belmont, WI: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Lafayette County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Wisconsin law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow 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 Belmont-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab

What each STD test costs

Medicare 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 Belmont 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.

TestReference priceCPT / 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 Wisconsin

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Wisconsin 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.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Wisconsin

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Belmont, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Belmont, WI, what now?

Nearest is Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, about 7.4 mi away; 3 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 53510 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Where can I get tested for free near Belmont, WI?

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, about 7.4 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Belmont, WI?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Lafayette County?

Lafayette County reported ~254 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Wisconsin average.

How long do results take near Belmont, WI?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Wisconsin without a parent?

In Wisconsin, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Can I get PrEP near Belmont, WI?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

Is there an at-home STD test for Belmont, WI?

At-home kits mail to 53510: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Who needs routine STD testing?

Sexually active people, especially under 25 or with new/multiple partners; everyone 13–64 should test for HIV at least once.

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