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STD Testing in Chadron, NE: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported syphilis in Dawes County runs about 22% lower than the US average. In Chadron, Nebraska, if you want to get tested for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you'll need to choose between paying a flat self-pay price at a private lab, or possibly using your insurance or sliding-scale fees at a clinic. See options below.

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STD testing near Chadron, NE

8 testing options are listed for Chadron, NE. The nearest, Western Community Health Resources, is about 0.4 miles away. Compare 5 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.

Highest rated 0.4 miles

Western Community Health Resources

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Western Community Health Resources in Chadron runs every STI service (rapid HIV testing, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis screening, same-visit bacterial treatment, and HPV vaccination) at no charge to patients, with appointments required and insurance or Medicaid accepted where applicable.

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Zero-Cost Care, Full Scope of Services

Western Community Health Resources charges nothing for its STI services, which means the cost question disappears before a patient ever books an appointment. That removes the friction of deciding whether a test is worth the expense: treatment, screening, and vaccination all sit at the same price: free.

Interpretation Staffed Into the Appointment Itself

Interpretation services at Western Community Health Resources are available directly through the clinic's appointment structure, not sourced after the fact. When a patient schedules, language access is coordinated as part of that visit, so counseling, results, and treatment instructions are communicated in real time, through a live interpreter.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
300 Shelton Street, Chadron, NE 69337
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 23.2 miles

Chadron Community Hospital

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 52 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 23 miles from Chadron. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
11 Paddock Street, Crawford, NE 69339
Website
26.6 miles

Indian Health Service

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Indian Health Service in Pine Ridge delivers rapid HIV testing, the standard bacterial panel, same-visit treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines. All by appointment, on a sliding scale, with every service provided at no fee.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

For anyone without a regular provider, without employer coverage, or paying entirely out of pocket, Indian Health Service in Pine Ridge covers the full visit (testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling) without a balance owed at any point. The sliding scale applies to everyone, and no service is gated behind ability to pay.

Hepatitis Testing Is Built Into the Panel

Leaving hepatitis B undetected means a second appointment, a second set of fees, and a gap in care that compounds quickly. At Indian Health Service in Pine Ridge, hepatitis B screening is part of the same visit as HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, so a positive hepatitis B result surfaces without requiring another referral to another clinic.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
East Hwy 18, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
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
Website
Community health center 28.3 miles

Gordon Memorial Hospital

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 28 miles from Chadron. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
106 East 2nd Street, Rushville, NE 69360
Website
Community health center 35.0 miles

Box Butte General Hospital

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 70 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 35 miles from Chadron. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
812 Laramie Avenue, Hemingford, NE 69348
Website
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
36 East Stumer Road, Rapid City, SD 84.1 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
713 Omaha Street, Rapid City, SD 87.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Broad Reach Health Wellness

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1988 East 1st Street, Casper, WY 167.0 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Chadron, NE

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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Chadron, NE

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Chadron, 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Chadron, NE

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

  • Chadron Community Hospital & Health Services

    825 Centennial Drive, Chadron, NE 69337

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Chadron. 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 Chadron, NE who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 20 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Chadron. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

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 Chadron, NE

No pharmacy near Chadron, NE 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Chadron, NE.

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 Chadron, 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.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Dawes County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Dawes County, the county that includes Chadron, compare with Nebraska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~44% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#2 of 93 Nebraska counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Dawes County vs Nebraska vs U.S.

Dawes County Nebraska U.S. ▲▼ = Dawes County vs the state average
Infection Dawes County Nebraska United States
Chlamydia
762.3 62 cases ▲ 63%
468.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
36.9 3 cases ▼ 68%
115.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
12.3 1 cases ▲ 18%
10.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
36.9 3 cases ▲ 70%
21.7 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 Dawes County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Dawes County, chlamydia has risen from 658.6 to 762.3 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has fallen from 73.2 to 36.9 per 100,000 (50%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.1 to 12.3 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Chadron, NE

Adults uninsured
7.9%
No routine checkup
26.6%
No transportation
7.2%
Binge drinking
21.2%
Frequent mental distress
15.4%
Depression
18.7%
Below poverty line
14.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,358 : 1
Dawes County
  • Primary-care shortage score 10 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 32nd 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 Dawes County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Dawes County (2023)

People living with HIV
0 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
42

Dawes County HIV care continuum (2023)

Dawes County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6 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 Dawes County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Chadron, NE

Getting tested in Chadron means working with what's genuinely nearby: the town sits in northwestern Nebraska, and health care doesn't arrive on demand. Many residents juggle work schedules that leave little room for delays, and the modest cost of living here means people often choose clinics based on what they can actually afford. That practical calculus matters when you're thinking about STI testing, which works best as a straightforward, unhurried conversation with someone who knows your situation. Young adults in their twenties and thirties make up a significant part of Chadron's population, and that age range is exactly when regular screening becomes routine.

Whether you're working locally, passing through on US 20, or living in neighborhoods like Westview Mobile Park, confidentiality during testing isn't negotiable. It's the foundation that lets people get answers without the weight of small-town visibility. The providers and clinics listed on this page understand that clarity matters more than reassurance. Testing in and around Chadron works best when you know what to expect before you call.

Appointments fill up, results take time, and honest conversation with a clinician who listens beats any rushed visit. The resources available here are built for people with real lives and real schedules, not for those with unlimited flexibility.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Chadron, NE

Walkability 8.35 / 20 · Below average

At 8.35/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Chadron 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Chadron, Nebraska, EasySTD

ZIP 69337 snapshot

Residents
6,445
Median age
29.4
Median income
$53,738

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 69337 area around Chadron: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Chadron alone.

Chadron sits in Dawes County, ZIP 69337. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Wilson Park
  • Finnegan Park
  • Mary E. Smith-Hayward Square
  • War Memorial Park
  • Dean's Green
  • Chadron Commercial Historic District

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Westview Mobile Park

Major routes

  • US 20 (West 3rd Street)
  • US 385 (Highway 385)

Reference

STD testing in Chadron, NE: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Dawes County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Nebraska 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 Chadron-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
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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 Chadron 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 Nebraska

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

Two things that actually depend on Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 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)

Nebraska 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 Nebraska

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

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Chadron, NE

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Chadron, NE?

The closest is Western Community Health Resources (0.4 mi); 4 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Chadron, NE?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Is there free STD testing near Chadron, NE?

Yes, Western Community Health Resources (0.4 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Chadron, NE?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Dawes County?

About 762 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Nebraska average.

Can I test at home near Chadron, NE?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 69337; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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

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

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

Should I get tested for herpes near Chadron, NE?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

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