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STD Testing in Lemmon, SD: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Perkins County, per capita reported chlamydia is about 86% lower than the national average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Lemmon, South Dakota, you have a choice between visiting a clinic to get immediate answers and start treatment, or using an at-home kit to collect a sample at your convenience.

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STD testing near Lemmon, SD

5 testing options are listed for Lemmon, SD. The nearest, South Dakota Department of Health, is about 0.4 miles away. Compare 2 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 0.4 miles

South Dakota Department of Health

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South Dakota Department of Health in Lemmon operates through a public health department, bringing appointment-based STI care (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing) alongside treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and sliding-scale fees accepted alongside Medicaid and private insurance.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
11 East 4th Street, Lemmon, SD 57638
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 0.5 miles

West River Health Services

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A community safety-net rural health clinic in Lemmon. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
401 6th Avenue West, Lemmon, SD 57638
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
33 Ninth Street West, Dickinson, ND 72.1 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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2615 Fairway Street, Dickinson, ND 72.7 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
910 18th Street Northwest, Mandan, ND 86.3 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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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 Lemmon, SD

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 Lemmon, SD

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

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

  • West River Health Clinics Lemmon

    411 Main Avenue, Lemmon, SD 57638

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Horizon Health Bison

    105 West Main, Bison, SD 57620

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Lemmon. 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Lemmon, SD

No pharmacy near Lemmon, SD 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 Lemmon, SD.

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 Lemmon, 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 Perkins County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Perkins County, the county that includes Lemmon, compare with South Dakota 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.

#60 of 66 South Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 9% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Perkins County vs South Dakota vs U.S.

Perkins County South Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Perkins County vs the state average
Infection Perkins County South Dakota United States
Chlamydia
70.6 2 cases ▼ 87%
531.6 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 253.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 73.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 76.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
35.3 1 cases ▼ 52%
72.9 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 Perkins County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Perkins County, chlamydia has fallen from 105.8 to 70.6 per 100,000 (33%), gonorrhea has risen from 35.3 to 71.3 per 100,000 (102%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 35.3 to 35.3 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 Lemmon, SD

Adults uninsured
8.6%
No routine checkup
21.2%
No transportation
6.7%
Binge drinking
16.1%
Frequent mental distress
14.5%
Depression
20.3%
Below poverty line
16.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,819 : 1
Perkins County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 34th 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 Perkins County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Perkins County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide

Perkins County HIV care continuum (2023)

Perkins County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.8 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 Perkins County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Lemmon, SD

Lemmon's rhythm follows the land: ranching, farming, and the trades that keep a working community steady. Families here tend to stay, building lives across decades, and that stability shapes how people approach health decisions. Confidential STI testing in and around Lemmon serves residents who understand that screening is straightforward care, not crisis management, and that discretion isn't negotiable when you're embedded in a tight-knit place. Young adults in their late teens through thirties moving through Lemmon, whether they've grown up here or arrived for work, often find that routine testing fits into their lives as naturally as any other health checkup.

The clinics and providers listed on this page offer screening without fanfare, and results remain private. What matters is access without delay or judgment. Local testing services recognize that Lemmon residents value their privacy and their time. Whether someone is newly partnered, between relationships, or simply keeping their health current, the available care respects both confidentiality and the practical pace of working life in a town where people know one another and still deserve a quiet place to take care of themselves.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lemmon, SD

Walkability 6.32 / 20 · Below average

At 6.32/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lemmon 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 Lemmon, South Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 57638 snapshot

Residents
1,963
Median age
46.5
Median income
$58,672

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 57638 area around Lemmon: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lemmon alone.

Lemmon sits in Perkins County, ZIP 57638. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Lemmon Petrified Wood Park
  • Lemmon City Park
  • Lemmon Petrified Wood Museum
  • Kokomo Art Gallary
  • Boss Cowman Square
  • Grand River Museum

Major routes

  • 10th Street West
  • 10th Street East
  • SD 73 (State Highway 73)

Reference

STD testing in Lemmon, SD: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on South Dakota 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 South Dakota, 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)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in South Dakota: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.

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 South Dakota

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 Lemmon, SD

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Lemmon, SD?

The closest is South Dakota Department of Health (0.4 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Lemmon, SD?

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

Can I get tested in Lemmon, SD without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Lemmon, SD?

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 Perkins County?

About 71 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the South Dakota average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in South Dakota without a parent?

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

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

Should I get tested for herpes near Lemmon, SD?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

When is a gonorrhea test accurate?

Roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure gives a dependable gonorrhea result.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

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