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STD Testing in Montello, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Marquette County, reported chlamydia runs about 65% lower than the US average. Whether you are considering starting a new relationship or seeking ongoing care in Montello, Wisconsin, weigh both same-day testing with walk-ins and the convenience of planning around your own time. Find your options below.

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STD testing near Montello, WI

6 testing options are listed for Montello, WI. The nearest, Marquette County Health Department, is about 0.4 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Marquette County Health Department

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Marquette County Health Department in Montello screens for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee, with Medicaid and Medicare accepted. No appointment needed to be seen.

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Hepatitis C Rapid Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

For anyone without a regular primary care provider, or paying a sliding-scale fee and wanting to consolidate visits, Marquette County Health Department runs a rapid hepatitis C test alongside HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia at the same appointment. That breadth means fewer separate trips to piece together a complete picture of your status.

Tests & treats
Address
428 Underwood Avenue, Montello, WI 53949
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
Website
14.4 miles

ThedaCare

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 17 reviews

ThedaCare in Green Lake accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with a standard fee structure for services. The panel runs deeper than gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid or conventional HIV: hepatitis B and C are included, along with TB, and an appointment is required.

Tests & treats
Address
670 Cty Hwy A, Green Lake, WI 54941
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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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 Montello, WI

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.

At-home STD testing in Montello, WI

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

Clinicians near Montello, WI who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 125 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Montello. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 63 offer telehealth.

  • Jared Kohlenberg, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 502 West Water Street, Princeton

  • Jessica Young, MD

    Internal medicine · 2977 County Hwy Cx, Portage

  • Briana Jelenc, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 2977 County Hwy Cx, Portage

  • Alison Schwartz Vaneperen, DO Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 2825 Hunters Trail, Portage

  • Danish Siddiqui, MD

    OB-GYN · 2817 New Pinery Road, Portage

  • Gregrey Hiltgen, MD

    Family medicine · 900 East Division Street, Wautoma

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.

Pharmacies near Montello, WI

No pharmacy near Montello, WI 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.

  • Central Wisconsin Pharmacy - Westfield

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • River Run Pharmacies

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 17 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 17 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Wilz Drugs

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Montello, WI.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Montello, 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.

STDs & HIV in Marquette County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Marquette County, the county that includes Montello, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#47 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 35% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Marquette County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.

Marquette County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Marquette County vs the state average
Infection Marquette County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
170.5 27 cases ▼ 60%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
25.3 4 cases ▼ 79%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 14.7 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 Marquette County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 79% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Marquette County, chlamydia has risen from 147.5 to 170.5 per 100,000 (16%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 25.7 to 25.3 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Montello, WI

Adults uninsured
8.2%
No routine checkup
20%
No transportation
6.9%
Binge drinking
16.3%
Frequent mental distress
15.6%
Depression
23.6%
Below poverty line
10.3%
Primary-care ratio
5,264 : 1
Marquette County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 22nd 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 Marquette County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Marquette County (2023)

People living with HIV
108 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
43

Marquette County HIV care continuum (2023)

Marquette County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Marquette County residents living with HIV, 53.3% are in care · 53.3% 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 Marquette County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Montello, WI

Montello's economy centers on the granite industry, farming, and the seasonal rhythms that draw people to The Montello Cottonwood and the fishing areas nearby. Many residents own their homes outright or are building toward that stability; the cost of living here rewards that patience. That mix, long-term rootedness alongside a steady flow of younger adults in their late teens through thirties, shapes what health care looks like in a town where people plan to stay and also where transient work and early adulthood bring their own health priorities. STI testing in and around Montello reflects that dual reality.

Young adults in particular often benefit from routine confidential screening, whether they're new to the area, between relationships, or simply being proactive. The providers and clinics listed on this page understand that confidentiality isn't performative here, it's practical. In a place where neighbors recognize each other, the assurance that test results and visit records stay private carries real weight. Access to testing doesn't require a long drive or a trip to a distant city.

Local and nearby providers offer straightforward appointments, walk-in hours at some locations, and the kind of low-key professionalism that makes screening feel like a routine part of health care rather than an ordeal. That accessibility matters most when it removes friction from the decision to get tested in the first place.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Montello, WI

Walkability 4.97 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.97/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Montello 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 Montello, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 53949 snapshot

Residents
6,291
Median age
53
Median income
$62,000

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53949 area around Montello: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Montello alone.

Montello sits in Marquette County, ZIP 53949. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • The Montello Cottonwood
  • Montello Granite Park
  • Andy Krakow Memorial Fishing Area

Major routes

  • WI 23 (Underwood Avenue)
  • West Montello Street
  • WI 22 (Main Street)
  • State Highway 23

STD testing in Montello, WI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Montello 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 Wisconsin

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

Two things that actually depend on Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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)

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Montello, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Westfield, WI instead?

Possibly, Westfield, WI is close; compare it by distance against Marquette County Health Department.

What does STD testing cost around Montello, WI?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Montello, WI?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Montello, WI?

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 Marquette County?

About 171 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

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

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

How long do results take near Montello, WI?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Montello, WI?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

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