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STD Testing in Horton, MT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Each year, reported chlamydia in Custer County runs about 17% lower than the US average. If you are considering STD testing in Horton, Montana whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you can weigh the trade-offs between public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. Check the options below for details.

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STD testing near Horton, MT

6 testing options are listed for Horton, MT. The nearest, One Health, is about 10.9 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.

Community health center 10.9 miles

One Health

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A free or low-cost STD-testing location about 11 miles from Horton, run as a Federally Qualified Health Center with sliding-scale fees.

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Address
305 South 4th Street, Miles City, MT 59301
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 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.0 miles

One Health - Milligan

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One Health - Milligan, in Miles City, welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment. Earning its federally qualified designation means fees slide with income, so a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening at a cost scaled to what you actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
601 Main Street, Miles City, MT 59301
Website
Community health center 11.7 miles

Holy Rosary Healthcare

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 124 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Horton. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
2600 Wilson Street, Miles City, MT 59301
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2900 12th Avenue North, Billings, MT 123.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Sanford Health Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2615 Fairway Street, Dickinson, ND 158.2 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
33 Ninth Street West, Dickinson, ND 160.0 miles away
  • 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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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 Horton, MT

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 Horton, MT

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Horton, 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 Horton, MT

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

  • Miles City VA Community Living Center

    210 South Winchester, Miles City, MT 59301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Billings Clinic - Miles City

    620 South Haynes Avenue, Miles City, MT 59301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Miles City VA Clinic

    316 South Haynes, Miles City, MT 59301

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 3 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 9 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Horton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

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 Horton, MT

No pharmacy near Horton, MT 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Horton, MT.

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 Horton, 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 Custer County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Custer County, the county that includes Horton, compare with Montana 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.

#7 of 56 Montana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 88% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Custer County vs Montana vs U.S.

Custer County Montana U.S. ▲▼ = Custer County vs the state average
Infection Custer County Montana United States
Chlamydia
408.8 49 cases ▲ 27%
322.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
8.3 1 cases ▼ 88%
67.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 27.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
8.3 1 cases ▼ 33%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8.3 1 cases ▼ 69%
27.2 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 Custer County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 17% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Custer County, chlamydia has risen from 244.4 to 408.8 per 100,000 (67%), gonorrhea has fallen from 59 to 8.3 per 100,000 (86%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 8.3 to 8.3 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 Horton, MT

Adults uninsured
9.1%
No routine checkup
27.9%
No transportation
7.4%
Binge drinking
20.2%
Frequent mental distress
17%
Depression
24%
Below poverty line
11.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,490 : 1
Custer County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 62
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 36th 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 Custer County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Custer County (2023)

People living with HIV
97 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
29

Custer County HIV care continuum (2023)

Custer County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Custer County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 70% 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 Custer County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Horton, MT

Horton, Montana, where open spaces and quiet neighborhoods define everyday life. For those living in this community, a visit to a testing site can be a challenge that requires careful planning around work and family commitments. With many residents owning their homes, there's a strong sense of stability here, but this also means that some may face financial pressures that make it harder to take time off for health visits.

The local workforce is a key part of the community, with a strong labor-force participation rate and a significant proportion of households earning higher incomes. Many households in Horton are small, with an average of just over two people per home, and nearly half of all adults are married. However, the cost of living can still be a challenge, particularly for renters who make up about a third of households and face typical monthly rents that can be a significant expense.

In Horton, getting tested requires some effort, particularly given the limited options available locally. For those who live in outlying areas of Custer County, the rural spread means that accessing healthcare services may require a more substantial time commitment. The reality of getting around this community, where a car is often necessary, means that low-friction access to testing can make all the difference for young adults still forming relationships and establishing their careers.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Horton, MT

Walkability 8.8 / 20 · Below average

At 8.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Horton 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 Horton, Montana, EasySTD

ZIP 59301 snapshot

Residents
11,598
Median age
42.5
Median income
$63,643

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 59301 area around Horton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Horton alone.

Reference

STD testing in Horton, MT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Montana 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 Montana, 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)

Montana 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 Montana

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 Horton, MT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Horton, MT, what now?

Nearest is One Health, about 10.9 mi away; 3 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 59301 also works.

How much does STD testing cost near Horton, MT?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Horton, MT?

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

What's included in a full panel near Horton, MT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Custer County?

Custer County reported ~409 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Montana average.

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

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

How long do results take near Horton, MT?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

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