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STD Testing in Hickory, MS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Newton County, about 186 of every 100,000 residents contract gonorrhea each year. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Hickory, Mississippi, you have options: public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Find what works for you on the list below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Hickory, MS

5 testing options are listed for Hickory, MS. The nearest, East Central Mississippi Health Care, is about 6.9 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 6.9 miles

East Central Mississippi Health Care

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

East Central Mississippi Health Care in Newton runs on a sliding-scale fee structure open to everyone, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. Appointments are required for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines available. Care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Is a Staffed Clinical Capability

Spanish-language care at East Central Mississippi Health Care is a staffed function built into clinical delivery: history-taking, diagnosis, and treatment instructions happen in Spanish without an intermediary. That means medication regimens and follow-up guidance are communicated directly, the way accuracy in care actually requires.

Herpes Testing Sits Alongside the Core Panel

East Central Mississippi Health Care tests for herpes in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, which means a single visit can account for infections that are frequently missed when the panel stops at four. That completeness directly reduces the chance of leaving with an undetected diagnosis.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
9431 Eastside Dr Ext, Suite East Newton, MS 39345
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 7.5 miles

Laird Hospital

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from Hickory. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
252 Northside Drive, Newton, MS 39345
Best for free testing 10.2 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Mississippi State Department of Health in Decatur operates within the public health infrastructure, which means STI testing and treatment sit alongside TB care, family planning, and vaccination in a single appointment-based clinic: all on a sliding-scale basis, with HIV and STI tests offered free.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
15776 Hwy 15 North, Decatur, MS 39327
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
419 North 16th Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440 43.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 16 reviews
Address
1010 West 1st Street, Laurel, MS 39440 43.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 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 Hickory, MS

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 Hickory, MS

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Hickory, 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 Hickory, MS

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

  • Ochsner Laird Hospital

    25117 Hwy 15, Union, MS 39365

    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 Hickory. 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 Hickory, MS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 84 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Hickory. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 14 offer telehealth.

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 Hickory, MS

No pharmacy near Hickory, MS 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.

  • Hickory Family Pharmacy

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 7.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Smith Pharmacy

    7.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Quinn's Family Pharmacy of Newton

    7.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Decatur Drugs

    9.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Quinn's Family Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Hickory, MS.

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 Hickory, 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 Newton County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Newton County, the county that includes Hickory, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~32% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#45 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 45% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Newton County vs Mississippi vs U.S.

Newton County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Newton County vs the state average
Infection Newton County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
589.9 124 cases ▼ 16%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
185.5 39 cases ▼ 26%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
19 4 cases ▼ 37%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
23.8 5 cases ▲ 46%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
66.6 14 cases ▲ 3%
64.8 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 Newton County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 16% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Newton County, chlamydia has fallen from 765.6 to 589.9 per 100,000 (23%), gonorrhea has fallen from 432.1 to 185.5 per 100,000 (57%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 23.5 to 19 per 100,000 (19%).

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 Hickory, MS

Adults uninsured
11.3%
No routine checkup
18.1%
No transportation
11.9%
Binge drinking
12.4%
Frequent mental distress
17.5%
Depression
20.2%
Below poverty line
37.9%
Primary-care ratio
7,019 : 1
Newton County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 32.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 68th 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 Newton County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Newton County (2023)

Federal priority area: Mississippi is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
275 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
63

Newton County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Newton County residents living with HIV, 71.7% are in care · 56.5% 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 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 Newton County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Hickory, MS

Many young adults in Hickory move between work, school, and the rhythms of daily life in Newton County without pausing to ask the question that matters: whether they've had a recent STI screening. That question deserves an answer, and testing in and around Hickory is available through the providers listed on this page. Clinics where your visit stays confidential and the results are yours alone to decide what to do with. Routine screening catches infections early, before symptoms appear or complications develop.

For people in their late teens through their thirties, regular testing fits naturally into health maintenance, the way a physical or dental checkup does. If you're sexually active, have a new partner, or simply want to know your status, the testing available locally removes the guesswork and the worry that comes with it. Getting tested is straightforward: you schedule, you go, you get answers. No one in Hickory needs to know you've sought screening unless you choose to tell them.

The providers listed here understand that privacy matters, and they've built their services around that reality. Find the clinic that works with your schedule and comfort level, and take the step that puts you back in control of what you know about your own health.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Hickory, MS

Walkability 2.6 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.6/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Hickory 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 Hickory, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39332 snapshot

Residents
2,112
Median age
27.8
Median income
$49,127

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39332 area around Hickory: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Hickory alone.

Reference

STD testing in Hickory, MS: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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)

Mississippi 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 Mississippi

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 Hickory, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Hickory, MS, what now?

Nearest is East Central Mississippi Health Care, about 6.9 mi away; 3 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 39332 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Where can I get tested for free near Hickory, MS?

Mississippi State Department of Health, about 10.2 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Hickory, MS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Newton County?

Newton County reported ~590 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Mississippi average.

How long do results take near Hickory, MS?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

Who needs routine STD testing?

Sexually active people, especially under 25 or with new/multiple partners; everyone 13–64 should test for HIV at least once.

Can STDs be treated near Hickory, MS?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

How is syphilis tested near Hickory, MS?

A blood draw screens for syphilis, with a confirmatory test if it's reactive.

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