STD Testing in Kinross, IA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Gonorrhea cases in Keokuk County run about 38% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Kinross, Iowa, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. See a list of options below.
4 testing options are listed for Kinross, IA. The nearest, RHCHC BH Sigourney Site, is about 14.7 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 14.7 miles
RHCHC BH Sigourney Site
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RHCHC BH Sigourney Site, in Sigourney, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status ties fees to a sliding income scale, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing within reach for patients across the pay spectrum in a single visit.
A community safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Kinross. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 15 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Kinross, 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 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.
In-home collection
Quest Diagnostics
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Kinross, IA
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Keokuk 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.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Kinross. 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 Kinross, IA who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 202 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Kinross. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 50 offer telehealth.
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Brandon Phelps, DO
Family medicine · 402 South Walnut Street, North English
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 Kinross, IA
Compare the pharmacies closest to Kinross, IA. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
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 Kinross, 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.
PrEP & DoxyPEP
Q Care Plus
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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 Keokuk County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Keokuk County, the county that includes Kinross, compare with Iowa and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#47
#47 of 99 Iowa counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 53% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Keokuk County vs Iowa vs U.S.
Keokuk CountyIowaU.S.▲▼ = Keokuk County vs the state average
Infection
Keokuk County
Iowa
United States
Chlamydia
23223 cases▼ 46%
426.8
492.2
Gonorrhea
11111 cases▼ 5%
116.8
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
—
10.3
15.8
Syphilis (early)
—
9.2
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
—
9.9
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 Keokuk County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 36% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Keokuk County, chlamydia has fallen from 239.2 to 232 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has risen from 49.8 to 111 per 100,000 (123%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 10.1 to 10.1 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 Kinross, IA
Adults uninsured
7.7%
No routine checkup
23.3%
No transportation
7.5%
Binge drinking
19.8%
Frequent mental distress
17.7%
Depression
21.6%
Below poverty line
9.6%
Primary-care ratio
9,914 : 1
Keokuk County
Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59
Social Vulnerability Index · 6th 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 Keokuk County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Keokuk County (2023)
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
108
Keokuk County HIV care continuum (2023)
Keokuk County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Keokuk County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 100% 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 Keokuk County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
Trips down IA 22 through Kinross often blend errands with the rhythm of small-town life, and for many residents, especially those in their late teens through early thirties, one errand that deserves the same matter-of-fact attention as any other is STI testing. That age span is when screening becomes part of staying well, whether someone is sexually active with one partner or several, and whether they're visiting Kinross or living here. The clinics and providers listed on this page offer testing in and around Kinross without fanfare or judgment; what happens during a visit stays confidential by law and by practice. Getting tested doesn't require a reason beyond wanting to know your status.
Many people slot it into a regular check-up; others seek it out after a change in circumstance or simply because they're being responsible. Either path is normal. Results are yours alone, and the staff at local testing sites understand that discretion isn't a courtesy. It's the foundation of their work.
If you're thinking about testing but unsure where to start, the providers near Kinross are accustomed to straightforward questions and can walk you through what to expect. No appointment required at some locations; others ask you to call ahead. Either way, the barrier between thinking about it and actually getting tested is smaller than it often feels.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Kinross, IA
Walkability4.71 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.71/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Kinross 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.
ZIP 52248 snapshot
Residents
1,572
Median age
53.9
Median income
$77,143
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 52248 area around Kinross: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Kinross alone.
Kinross sits in Keokuk County, ZIP 52248. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Major routes
IA 22 (State Highway 22)
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Kinross, IA
Just outside Kinross? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Kinross, IA: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Keokuk County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Iowa law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Who should test, and whenCDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How 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 Kinross-area provider.
What each STD test costsMedicare 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 Kinross 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.
Test
Reference price
CPT / 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 IowaMinor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Iowa 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 Iowa, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own; a parent may be notified only in the case of a positive HIV test result.
Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)
Iowa 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.
