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STD Testing in Cripple Creek, CO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis cases in Teller County are about 23% lower than the average in the country. If you've had a recent risk or just test on a regular schedule in Cripple Creek, Colorado, consider the trade-offs: visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. Look below for options.

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STD testing near Cripple Creek, CO

5 testing options are listed for Cripple Creek, CO. The nearest, Peak Vista Community Health Centers, is about 13.5 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 13.5 miles

Peak Vista Community Health Centers

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 80 reviews

Peak Vista Community Health Centers in Divide tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, and treats bacterial STIs the same visit if results warrant it. Fees run on a sliding scale, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
34 Hybrook Road South, Divide, CO 80814
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 54 reviews
Address
1338 Phay Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212 20.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 92 reviews
Address
1263 Lake Plaza Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 20.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 68 reviews
Address
1715 North Weber Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 21.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 84 reviews
Address
2312 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 21.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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 Cripple Creek, CO

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.

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At-home STD testing in Cripple Creek, CO

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cripple Creek, 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 Cripple Creek, CO

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

  • Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

    16420 West Hwy 24, Woodland Park, CO 80863

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 466 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cripple Creek. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 175 offer telehealth.

  • Denise Walinsky, MD

    OB-GYN · 16222 West US Hwy 24 220, Woodland Park

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  • Nathaniel Lee, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 16222 West US Hwy 24, Woodland Park

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  • Gregory Sharp, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 335 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs

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  • Jeffrey Lee, MD

    Family medicine · 16420 West US Hwy 24, Woodland Park

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  • Kendra Robison, DO

    Internal medicine · 700 West US Hwy 24, Woodland Park

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  • Julianne Imseis-Losh, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 41 State Hwy 67, Woodland Park

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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 Cripple Creek, CO

No pharmacy near Cripple Creek, CO 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 17 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 18 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 18 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Strawberry Fields MMJ

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Cripple Creek, CO.

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 Cripple Creek, 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 Teller County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Teller County, the county that includes Cripple Creek, compare with Colorado and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#54 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 16% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Teller County vs Colorado vs U.S.

Teller County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = Teller County vs the state average
Infection Teller County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
97.5 24 cases ▼ 78%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
24.4 6 cases ▼ 81%
128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
12.2 3 cases ▼ 24%
16 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 28.4 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 Teller County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Teller County, chlamydia has fallen from 186.2 to 97.5 per 100,000 (48%), gonorrhea has fallen from 44.5 to 24.4 per 100,000 (45%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4 to 12.2 per 100,000 (205%).

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 Cripple Creek, CO

Adults uninsured
8.9%
No routine checkup
25.4%
Binge drinking
15.9%
Frequent mental distress
15.7%
Depression
22.8%
Below poverty line
8.4%
Primary-care ratio
2,770 : 1
Teller County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 47.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 5th 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 Teller County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Teller County (2023)

People living with HIV
91 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
82

Teller County HIV care continuum (2023)

Teller County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 9.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Teller County residents living with HIV, 73.7% are in care · 73.7% 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 Teller County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Cripple Creek, CO

Bennett Avenue's mix of casino storefronts and century-old brick facades gives Cripple Creek a rhythm unlike most Colorado mountain towns: shifts running odd hours, a workforce that's more likely to rent than own, and household budgets stretched thin at the lower end of the state's income spectrum. With fewer than one in twenty-five households clearing six figures and a majority of residents renting rather than putting down roots, discretionary spending on health appointments tends to come last, not first. That financial reality lands hardest on young adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI transmission peaks and when routine screening is most likely to be skipped not from indifference but from cost and logistics.

A labor force where a meaningful share of adults work non-standard schedules compounds that: a Tuesday afternoon appointment is rarely a simple ask. The options listed on this page account for those realities: sliding-scale fees, extended hours, and locations within a manageable drive along CO 67. For anyone in or around Cripple Creek weighing next steps, the Heritage Center is a familiar landmark to orient from when mapping the nearest listed clinic and confirming what to bring.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cripple Creek, CO

Walkability 6.17 / 20 · Below average

At 6.17/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cripple Creek 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Cripple Creek, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 80813 snapshot

Residents
1,691
Median age
48.4
Median income
$47,799

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 80813 area around Cripple Creek: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cripple Creek alone.

Cripple Creek sits in Teller County, ZIP 80813. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Tenderfoot Pass
  • Heritage Center
  • Evening Star Mountain
  • Outlaws & Law Men Jail Museum
  • Cripple Creek District Museum
  • Mountain View Adventure Park

Major routes

  • CO 67 (South 2nd Street)

Reference

STD testing in Cripple Creek, CO: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Colorado 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 Colorado, 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)

Colorado 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 Colorado

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 Cripple Creek, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Canon City, CO?

Canon City, CO is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Cripple Creek, CO?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Cripple Creek, CO without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Cripple Creek, CO?

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

How common is chlamydia in Teller County?

Teller County reported ~98 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Colorado average.

How long do results take near Cripple Creek, CO?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

Can a sore throat after oral sex be an STD?

Yes, chlamydia and gonorrhea can infect the throat, often with no symptoms, so ask for a throat swab if you had oral exposure.

Is STI testing different from STD testing?

No real difference for testing, "STI" is just the current term for what used to be called "STD."

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