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STD Testing in Grace, ID: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Caribou County reported chlamydia runs about 77% lower than the US average. If you live in Grace, Idaho and want STD testing whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you can choose between walk-in clinics for same-day testing and labs or at-home kits for more flexible scheduling. Below are your options.

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STD testing near Grace, ID

4 testing options are listed for Grace, ID. The nearest, Caribou Medical Center, is about 0.1 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.

Closest to you 0.1 miles

Caribou Medical Center

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Caribou Medical Center in Grace folds STI testing into full medical care, so gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing sit alongside treatment, HPV and hepatitis A/B vaccines, and family planning: all on a sliding-scale fee with Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance accepted. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
114 West 1st South, Grace, ID 83241
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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8.6 miles

Southeastern Idaho Public Health

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Southeastern Idaho Public Health in Soda Springs tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis B and C on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone; bacterial infections are treated the same visit; appointments are required; care is delivered in Spanish.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Without a Second Stop

A gap in testing is a gap in care: herpes left undiagnosed still transmits, and hepatitis B or C missed at one clinic means another appointment, another co-pay, another delay. Southeastern Idaho Public Health runs the full panel in-house: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, all from a single visit.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed On-Site

Southeastern Idaho Public Health prescribes all three of the current HIV and bacterial-STI prevention medications (daily oral PrEP, post-exposure PEP, and doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP)) directly through the clinic. Having all three under one prescribing relationship means ongoing monitoring and refills stay coordinated rather than split across separate providers.

Spanish-Language Care for People Without a Regular Provider

For a Spanish-speaking patient managing costs on a sliding scale or without an established primary care relationship, navigating sensitive health information through layers of translation adds real friction. Southeastern Idaho Public Health delivers STI care directly in Spanish, so the clinical conversation (history, diagnosis, treatment options) happens in full without mediation.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
55 East 1st South, Soda Springs, ID 83276
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 15.0 miles

Health West - Lava CHC

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 23 reviews

A safety-net federally qualified health center about 15 miles from Grace. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
85 South 5th West, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
905 Yellowstone Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201 42.6 miles away
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
  • 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 Grace, ID

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 Grace, ID

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

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

  • Caribou Medical Center

    300 South 3rd West, Soda Springs, ID 83276

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 16 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Grace. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Brian Retherford, MD

    OB-GYN · 300 South 3rd, Soda Springs

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  • Andrew Lewis, DO

    Family medicine · 85 South 5th, Lava Hot Springs

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  • John Pymm, DO

    Family medicine · 164 South, Montpelier

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  • Khristina Meissner, DO

    Family medicine · 822 Washington Street, Montpelier

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  • Trevor Jacobson, MD

    Family medicine · 164 South 5th Street, Montpelier

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  • Justin Parkinson, MD Telehealth

    Urology · 164 South 5th Street, Montpelier

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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 Grace, ID

No pharmacy near Grace, ID 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.

  • London Drug

    0.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Broulim's Pharmacy #10 - Soda Springs

    8.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Eastman Drug Store

    8.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Idaho State University

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Bear Lake Drug

    28 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Grace, ID.

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 Grace, 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 Caribou County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Caribou County, the county that includes Grace, compare with Idaho 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.

#37 of 44 Idaho counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 16% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Caribou County vs Idaho vs U.S.

Caribou County Idaho U.S. ▲▼ = Caribou County vs the state average
Infection Caribou County Idaho United States
Chlamydia
110.8 8 cases ▼ 62%
294.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
13.9 1 cases ▼ 65%
39.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 3.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 3.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 6.3 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 Caribou County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 43% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Caribou County, chlamydia has fallen from 113.8 to 110.8 per 100,000 (3%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 28.5 to 13.9 per 100,000 (51%).

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 Grace, ID

Adults uninsured
9.9%
No routine checkup
25.5%
No transportation
7.2%
Binge drinking
14%
Frequent mental distress
16%
Depression
21.7%
Below poverty line
4.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,778 : 1
Caribou County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 12th 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 Caribou County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Caribou County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
119

Caribou County HIV care continuum (2023)

Caribou County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3 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 Caribou County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Grace, ID

The quiet slopes near Ice Cave Knoll reflect Grace's character, a place where families settle in and build lives that span decades. That stability shapes how health decisions get made here. Residents tend to stay put, which means the clinics and providers listed on this page become trusted parts of the community fabric. Young adults in Grace, a notably present group across late teens through their thirties, benefit from having familiar places to walk into when routine STI screening matters, without the friction of traveling far or feeling out of place.

Confidentiality works differently in a town where many people know each other across generations. That reality makes the testing services available in and around Grace particularly valuable; they're designed to keep your results just yours, with no surprise conversations at the grocery store or through the family network. The clinic staff here understand that discretion isn't a luxury, it's how people actually get tested. Grace's character as a place of commitment (mortgages, families, long-term roots) means sexual health checks often come up during routine care or before big life shifts.

Getting screened early and staying on top of it fits naturally into how residents here think about staying well. The testing venues listed on this page are built for exactly that kind of practical, private approach.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Grace, ID

Walkability 5.04 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.04/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Grace 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 Grace, Idaho, EasySTD

ZIP 83241 snapshot

Residents
2,385
Median age
41.7
Median income
$68,810

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 83241 area around Grace: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Grace alone.

Grace sits in Caribou County, ZIP 83241. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Ice Cave Knoll

Major routes

  • ID 34 (South Main Street)

Reference

STD testing in Grace, ID: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Idaho 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 Idaho, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Idaho 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 Idaho

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 Grace, ID

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Grace, ID?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Grace, ID?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Grace, ID?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Grace, ID?

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

How common is chlamydia in Caribou County?

Caribou County reported ~111 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Idaho average.

Can I get PrEP near Grace, ID?

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

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

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

How long do results take near Grace, ID?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Where can teens get STD testing near Grace, ID?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

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