STD Testing in Chillicothe, IA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
In Wapello County, about 171 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents occur yearly, near the US average. Whether you are dating again or managing ongoing care, people in Chillicothe, Iowa have options for STI testing. Local clinics and private labs have different advantages; see the list below.
6 testing options are listed for Chillicothe, IA. The nearest, Pella Regional Health Center, is about 7.0 miles away. Compare 3 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.
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Community health center 7.0 miles
Pella Regional Health Center
4.1(33)?Where these reviews come from
Review sources
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Pella Regional Health Center in Ottumwa tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis C, and TB, treating bacterial STIs at the same visit. No second trip for results. Fees run on a sliding scale, with Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance all accepted; an appointment is required.
River Hills Community Health Center in Ottumwa runs STI care as a full-service community health center, meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and rapid HIV testing sit alongside PrEP, DoxyPEP, and same-visit bacterial treatment. All on a sliding scale, by appointment, at no cost.
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Every Service Carries a Zero Dollar Price Tag
River Hills extends its no-fee structure across the entire visit: testing, treatment, PrEP, DoxyPEP, and HIV care included. For anyone managing costs without employer coverage or a regular provider billing insurance on their behalf, that means leaving with medication or a management plan, not a bill.
ASL, Chinese, French, and Creole on Staff
River Hills delivers care directly in American Sign Language, Chinese, French, and Haitian Creole: alongside Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese interpretation. For someone whose clearest medical thinking happens outside English, that difference shapes what questions get asked and what they actually walk away understanding about their care.
Ryan White Funding Closes the HIV Care Gap
Ryan White funding at River Hills links a positive HIV test to continuous medical treatment within the same clinic, meaning a diagnosis doesn't stall at detection but opens into an ongoing care relationship, including medication adherence counseling, managed on-site.
Tests & treatsTitle XRyan White HIV careSliding-scalePrEPDoxyPEP
American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese
Tests offered
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Health Professionals
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Care services
Family Planning
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
TB Treatment
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis B Treatment
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Free STI Test
Free HIV Test
Free Hepatitis C Test
Free Hepatitis B Test
Listing verified Feb 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Community health center 7.8 miles
RHCHC-Wapello County Behavioral Health Clinic
3.0(60)?Where these reviews come from
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Rated 3 out of 5 from 60 reviews
RHCHC-Wapello County Behavioral Health Clinic in Ottumwa carries federal FQHC standing, which means STI screening fees slide with your income and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing without an appointment.
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 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Chillicothe, 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.
In-home collection
$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 Chillicothe, IA
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Wapello 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.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe, IA who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 70 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Chillicothe. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.
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Mario Martinez, MD
Family medicine · 920 North Quincy Avenue, Ottumwa
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 Chillicothe, IA
No pharmacy near Chillicothe, IA 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.
6.4 mi
Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
Showing the 2 closest pharmacies to Chillicothe, IA.
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 Chillicothe, 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
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 Wapello County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Wapello County, the county that includes Chillicothe, compare with Iowa and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#7
#7 of 99 Iowa counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 93% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Wapello County vs Iowa vs U.S.
Wapello CountyIowaU.S.▲▼ = Wapello County vs the state average
Infection
Wapello County
Iowa
United States
Chlamydia
571.6201 cases▲ 34%
426.8
492.2
Gonorrhea
170.660 cases▲ 46%
116.8
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.44 cases▲ 11%
10.3
15.8
Syphilis (early)
— no data
9.2
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.81 cases▼ 72%
9.9
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 Wapello County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Wapello County, chlamydia has fallen from 888.9 to 571.6 per 100,000 (36%), gonorrhea has fallen from 428.9 to 170.6 per 100,000 (60%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.6 to 11.4 per 100,000 (104%).
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 Chillicothe, IA
Adults uninsured
7.9%
No routine checkup
23.4%
No transportation
7%
Binge drinking
21.2%
Frequent mental distress
16.5%
Depression
20.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,763 : 1
Wapello County
Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59
Social Vulnerability Index · 79th 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 Wapello County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Wapello County (2023)
People living with HIV
109 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
68
Wapello County HIV care continuum (2021)
Wapello County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Wapello County residents living with HIV, 86.2% are in care · 79.3% 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 Wapello County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Curtis King draws people year-round, and it's the kind of place where Chillicothe residents pass through regularly, but health decisions happen away from public view. STD testing in and around Chillicothe carries weight precisely because confidentiality isn't casual here. Young adults moving into their twenties and thirties often find themselves at a crossroads: newly independent, newly partnered, or simply ready to know their status before taking the next step. Clinics and testing sites listed on this page understand that screening works best when you control who knows and when.
Chillicothe's medical landscape includes providers equipped to handle straightforward, discreet testing without making it an event. Results come back to you alone, and the process itself is brief. No waiting room drama, no lingering questions about who saw you walk in. Getting tested doesn't require a referral or a reason you have to explain.
Whether you're routine-checking or responding to specific concern, the pathway forward stays yours to navigate. Testing sites in the area handle everything from initial questions to follow-up care, and many offer flexible scheduling that fits real life.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Chillicothe, IA
Walkability5.16 / 20 · Least walkable
At 5.16/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Chillicothe 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 52548 snapshot
Residents
50
Median age
54.5
Median income
$68,750
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 52548 area around Chillicothe: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Chillicothe alone.
Chillicothe sits in Wapello County, ZIP 52548. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Curtis King
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Chillicothe, IA
Just outside Chillicothe? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Chillicothe, IA: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Wapello County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Iowa 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.
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 Chillicothe-area provider.
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 Chillicothe 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 Iowa
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Iowa 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 Iowa, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own; a parent may be notified only in the case of a positive HIV test result.
Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)
Iowa 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.
