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

Reported gonorrhea in Iowa County runs about 84% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, you'll find public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits for STI testing in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See your options below.

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STD testing near Dodgeville, WI

6 testing options are listed for Dodgeville, WI. The nearest, Upland Hills Health, is about 0.7 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 0.7 miles

Upland Hills Health

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 184 reviews

Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville runs on a sliding-scale fee structure with insurance accepted, so the cost adjusts to what you can actually pay. The panel covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, plus TB testing, with HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines available and an appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1204 Joseph Street, Suite 100 Dodgeville, WI 53533
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.9 miles

Richland Hospital

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Dodgeville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
150 East Jefferson Street, Spring Green, WI 53588
Website
19.7 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
Website
Community health center 22.0 miles

Sauk Prairie Healthcare

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 22 miles from Dodgeville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
506 Crocker St Suite 3, Mazomanie, WI 53560
Website
Community health center 22.2 miles

Memorial Hospital of Boscobel

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 22 miles from Dodgeville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
525 North Wisconsin Avenue, Muscoda, WI 53573
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 Dodgeville, 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 Dodgeville, WI

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

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

  • Upland Hills Health

    800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI 53533

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • SSM Health Dean Medical Group - Dodgeville

    833 South Iowa St Suite 102, Dodgeville, WI 53533

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 128 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Dodgeville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 49 offer telehealth.

  • Stefanie Sippl

    Family medicine · 1204 Joseph Street, Dodgeville

  • Jenifer Dankyi, DO

    OB-GYN · 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville

  • Sarah Fox, MD

    Family medicine · 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville

  • Garry Jean Louis, MD Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville

  • Rachel Keith, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 833 South Iowa Street, Dodgeville

  • Aaron Dunn, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 227 Commerce Street, Mineral Point

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 Dodgeville, WI

No pharmacy near Dodgeville, 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.

  • Corner Drug Store

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 0.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 0.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Drury Family Pharmacy

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Iveys Pharmacy

    7.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Dodgeville, 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 Dodgeville, 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 Iowa County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Iowa County, the county that includes Dodgeville, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#32 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 56% of the state

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

Iowa County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Iowa County vs the state average
Infection Iowa County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
225.4 54 cases ▼ 47%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.2 7 cases ▼ 75%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
12.5 3 cases ▲ 37%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Iowa County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 99% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Iowa County, chlamydia has risen from 164.5 to 225.4 per 100,000 (37%), gonorrhea has fallen from 33.7 to 29.2 per 100,000 (13%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 12.5 to 12.5 per 100,000.

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 Dodgeville, WI

Adults uninsured
6.6%
No routine checkup
22.2%
No transportation
5.8%
Binge drinking
18.3%
Frequent mental distress
15.2%
Depression
23.7%
Below poverty line
7.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,980 : 1
Iowa County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 1st 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 Iowa County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Iowa County (2023)

People living with HIV
93 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
78

Iowa County HIV care continuum (2022)

Iowa County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Iowa County residents living with HIV, 75% are in care · 75% 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 Iowa County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Dodgeville, WI

Dodgeville's streets fill with the steady rhythm of people working, raising families, and building lives in a place where everyone moves purposefully from one day to the next. That pace, honest and forward-looking, is exactly when routine STI screening becomes part of staying well. Young adults and working-age residents moving through their twenties and thirties often find testing fits naturally into the checkups and appointments that keep life running smoothly. Testing clinics and services available in and around Dodgeville recognize that confidentiality isn't performance; it's simply how things work here, where a person's health decisions remain their own.

The community's character means people tend to have access to reliable care without struggle. Testing providers listed on this page understand that residents approach health with the same directness they bring to everything else, no elaborate explanations needed, no unnecessary complications. A screening can happen quietly, results delivered privately, and life continues. What matters is knowing where to go and what to expect.

The clinics and testing sites serving Dodgeville are equipped to make the process straightforward, whether someone is checking in as part of routine wellness or has a specific concern. Testing happens here without fanfare, which is exactly how it should be.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Dodgeville, WI

Walkability 5.61 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.61/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Dodgeville 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 53533 snapshot

Residents
7,368
Median age
43.8
Median income
$82,731

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53533 area around Dodgeville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Dodgeville alone.

Dodgeville sits in Iowa County, ZIP 53533. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bunker Hill
  • Oakham Lawn Park
  • Wilson Park
  • Courthouse Pocket Park
  • Dodge Mining Camp Cabin
  • Springer Park

Major routes

  • WI 23 (North Bequette Street)
  • US 18 (Dodgeville Expressway)

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

Everything to know before you test in Iowa 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 Dodgeville-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 Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Dodgeville, WI?

The closest is Upland Hills Health (0.7 mi); 5 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Dodgeville, WI?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Dodgeville, WI?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Dodgeville, WI?

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 Iowa County?

About 225 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

How long do results take near Dodgeville, WI?

Lab results typically come back in 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 Dodgeville, WI?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

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

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

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