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STD Testing in Nebo, KY: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Testing for chlamydia in Hopkins County runs about 19% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing for possible exposure or routine care in Nebo, Kentucky, weigh whether insurance billing or private payments work better for you. You can choose from local clinics or private labs below.

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STD testing near Nebo, KY

7 testing options are listed for Nebo, KY. The nearest, Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center - Providence, is about 6.6 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 6.6 miles

Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center - Providence

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 133 reviews

Health First Community Health Center in Providence welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, so costs adjust to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing. No scheduling hurdles between you and results.

Sliding-scale
Address
215 East Main Street, Providence, KY 42450
Website
Community health center 6.6 miles

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Administrative Services in Providence carries federally qualified health center status, which ties its STI screening fees to a sliding scale based on income. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with no one turned away because of an inability to pay.

Sliding-scale
Address
214 East Main Street, Providence, KY 42450
Website
Community health center 8.2 miles

Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 42 reviews

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

Address
1851 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY 42431
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 11 reviews
Address
925 South Green River Road, Evansville, IN 47715 40.9 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Address
3245 Mt Moriah Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42303 41.0 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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Integrated Health

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 215 reviews
Address
303 South Commercial Street, Harrisburg, IL 62946 54.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews
Address
408 South 28th Street, Paducah, KY 42003 58.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 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 Nebo, KY

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 Nebo, KY

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

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

  • Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

    900 Hospital Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Madisonville Cboc

    99 Stagecoach Road, Madisonville, KY 42431

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Owensboro Health Madisonville Healthplex

    510 Ruby Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 94 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Nebo. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 12 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 Nebo, KY

No pharmacy near Nebo, KY 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.

  • Coffman and Hart

    5.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Thrifty Pharmacy

    6.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 8.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Bluegrass Pharmacy

    8.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 8.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Nebo, KY.

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 Nebo, 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 Hopkins County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hopkins County, the county that includes Nebo, compare with Kentucky and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#13 of 120 Kentucky counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 89% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Hopkins County vs Kentucky vs U.S.

Hopkins County Kentucky U.S. ▲▼ = Hopkins County vs the state average
Infection Hopkins County Kentucky United States
Chlamydia
400.6 180 cases ▲ 5%
381.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
155.8 70 cases ▲ 16%
134.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.7 3 cases ▼ 52%
14.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
11.1 5 cases ▼ 23%
14.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
13.4 6 cases ▼ 29%
18.9 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 Hopkins County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hopkins County, chlamydia has risen from 369.9 to 400.6 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has fallen from 251 to 155.8 per 100,000 (38%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.6 to 6.7 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 Nebo, KY

Adults uninsured
6.8%
Hopkins County
Below poverty line
11.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,003 : 1
Hopkins County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 63rd 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 Hopkins County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hopkins County (2023)

Federal priority area: Kentucky 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
109 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
64

Hopkins County HIV care continuum (2022)

Hopkins County recorded 13.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Hopkins County residents living with HIV, 94.9% are in care · 89.7% 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 Hopkins County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Nebo, KY

Yarbro Hill and Balls Hill sit quiet above a town where four in five households own their homes and most adults are married, a settled domestic picture that can make routine health maintenance feel less urgent than it actually is. Beneath that stability, though, unemployment runs high enough that a meaningful share of residents are weighing every discretionary expense, and a nearly six-in-ten labor-force participation rate means schedules are uneven: some people have stretches of open time, others are working irregular hours with little room to book an appointment mid-week. Getting tested here takes planning. There's no walking to a clinic between errands.

That logistical weight falls hardest on young adults in their late teens and twenties, a group whose relationship lives are often still shifting and for whom a long round-trip drive is the most common reason a test gets postponed indefinitely. Hopkins County's STI picture is reason enough not to let distance be the deciding factor. For residents juggling unemployment or tighter household budgets, many of the options listed here offer sliding-scale or no-cost visits. Worth knowing before assuming a co-pay is unavoidable when rent is already a fixed constraint.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Nebo, KY

Walkability 3.57 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.57/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Nebo 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Nebo, Kentucky, EasySTD

ZIP 42441 snapshot

Residents
1,640
Median age
44
Median income
$57,887

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 42441 area around Nebo: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Nebo alone.

Nebo sits in Hopkins County, ZIP 42441. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Yarbro Hill
  • Balls Hill

Major routes

  • US 41 Alternate (Main Street)

Reference

STD testing in Nebo, KY: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Kentucky 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 Kentucky, 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)

Kentucky 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 Kentucky

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 Nebo, KY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Nebo, KY?

Administrative Services, about 6.6 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Nebo, KY?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Nebo, KY without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Nebo, KY?

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

How common is chlamydia in Hopkins County?

Hopkins County reported ~401 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Kentucky average.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Nebo, KY?

At-home kits mail to 42441: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How is HPV tested near Nebo, KY?

For people with a cervix, HPV is screened via Pap/HPV testing; no standard screening test exists for men.

What does a 4th-gen HIV test do?

It checks for the p24 antigen plus antibodies, detecting HIV a week or two sooner than older tests.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

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