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STD Testing in Nevada, MO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported syphilis in Vernon County runs about 68% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or need peace of mind, Nevada Missouri has options for STI testing. Community clinics often provide low-cost or free services, while private labs can offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Below, find some testing options in Nevada, Missouri.

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STD testing near Nevada, MO

9 testing options are listed for Nevada, MO. The nearest, Vernon County Health Department, is about 0.4 miles away. Compare 5 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

Vernon County Health Department

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Vernon County Health Department in Nevada takes walk-in visits, so no scheduled appointment stands between you and testing for HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections included, with HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines available and every service provided at no fee, accepted by Medicaid and most insurance.

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Zero Cost Applies to Every Service Here

For anyone paying entirely out of pocket (no employer plan, no regular provider to bill) Vernon County Health Department's standing fee structure is straightforward: nothing is charged for any service, from the initial test to same-visit bacterial treatment to vaccination. That applies regardless of income documentation or insurance status.

Tests & treats
Address
301 North Washington Street, Nevada, MO 64772
Opening hours
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.8 miles

Compass Health

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  • EasySTD3
Rated 4 out of 5 from 30 reviews

Compass Health, in earned its federally qualified health center designation by anchoring care to a sliding-scale fee structure tied directly to household income. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) with no fixed price keeping anyone from the door.

Sliding-scale
Address
301 West Austin Boulevard, Nevada, MO 64772
Website
Community health center 1.0 miles

Nevada City Hospital

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  • EasySTD5
Rated 3 out of 5 from 128 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 1 mile from Nevada. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
627 South Ash St Suite B, Nevada, MO 64772
Website
Community health center 1.2 miles

Compass Health - Nevada

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  • EasySTD2
Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Compass Health - Nevada welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without requiring an appointment. Federally qualified status means fees follow a sliding scale tied to income, and a single visit can cover testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
320 Mac Boulevard, Nevada, MO 64772
Website
Community health center 17.3 miles

Bates County Memorial Hospital

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  • Google50
  • EasySTD5
Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 55 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 17 miles from Nevada. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
225 North 14th Street, Rich Hill, MO 64779
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 Nevada, MO

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 Nevada, MO

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

Other CLIA-certified labs near Nevada, MO

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

  • Nevada VA Clinic

    1220 East Austin Boulevard, Nevada, MO 64772

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Nevada Regional Medical Center

    800 South Ash, Nevada, MO 64772

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Clinicians near Nevada, MO who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 53 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Nevada. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 8 offer telehealth.

  • Russell Kemm, DO

    Family medicine · 216 North Main, Nevada

  • Larry Seals, DO

    OB-GYN · 800 South Ash Street, Nevada

  • Byron Perkinson, MD

    Family medicine · 800 South Ash Street, Nevada

  • James Patterson, DO

    Family medicine · 225 North 14th Street, Rich Hill

  • Gordon Wouters, MD

    Family medicine · 309 East Hospital Road, El Dorado Springs

  • Asha Schweitzer, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1401 South Park Street, El Dorado Springs

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 Nevada, MO

No pharmacy near Nevada, MO 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 Nevada, MO.

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 Nevada, 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 Vernon County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Vernon County, the county that includes Nevada, compare with Missouri and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#37 of 115 Missouri counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 68% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Vernon County vs Missouri vs U.S.

Vernon County Missouri U.S. ▲▼ = Vernon County vs the state average
Infection Vernon County Missouri United States
Chlamydia
309.5 61 cases ▼ 38%
498.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
76.1 15 cases ▼ 62%
201.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.1 1 cases ▼ 76%
21.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
10.1 2 cases ▼ 19%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
25.4 5 cases ▼ 25%
33.8 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 Vernon County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Vernon County, chlamydia has fallen from 350.1 to 309.5 per 100,000 (12%), gonorrhea has fallen from 81.2 to 76.1 per 100,000 (6%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 10.1 to 5.1 per 100,000 (50%).

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 Nevada, MO

Adults uninsured
9.8%
No routine checkup
21.6%
No transportation
10%
Binge drinking
15.6%
Frequent mental distress
19.5%
Depression
27.3%
Below poverty line
16.8%
Primary-care ratio
3,919 : 1
Vernon County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 57th 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 Vernon County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Vernon County (2023)

Federal priority area: Missouri 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
182 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
49

Vernon County HIV care continuum (2020)

Vernon County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 10.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Vernon County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 76.7% 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 Vernon County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Nevada, MO

South Osage Boulevard carries a lot of Nevada's daily traffic, and for the younger adults renting near the boulevard's older residential blocks, life often runs on tight margins. With typical rents well below state averages and home values modest by any measure, the roughly half of households that rent here are stretching budgets in ways that make an unexpected clinic bill feel significant. The share of households clearing six figures is small, which means cost transparency in the options listed on this page matters more than it might in a wealthier town.

Nevada's labor-force participation is notably lower than the national norm, and the households that are working tend to keep irregular or physically demanding schedules. For the sizable portion of residents in their late teens and twenties, those are also the years when new partnerships, changed relationship status, and gaps in consistent healthcare converge, and a test that requires burning a half-day off work is often a test that gets postponed. Fewer than half of Nevada's adults are married, which reflects a real mix of life stages and household arrangements across the city.

Getting to a clinic listed here almost certainly means a drive, since Vernon County's options are spread across a rural stretch of southwest Missouri. Knowing the distance before you go, and confirming hours against a work shift, is the practical detail that decides whether an appointment on North Centennial Boulevard actually happens this week.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Nevada, MO

Walkability 7.98 / 20 · Below average

At 7.98/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Nevada 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 9 STD & STI testing locations in Nevada, Missouri, EasySTD

ZIP 64772 snapshot

Residents
12,930
Median age
42.2
Median income
$56,194

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 64772 area around Nevada: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Nevada alone.

Nevada sits in Vernon County, ZIP 64772. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Walton Park
  • Earp Park
  • George Lyons Park
  • Spring Street Park
  • Marmaduke Park
  • Fall Creek Park

Major routes

  • I 49 Business (North Osage Boulevard)
  • US 54 (North Centennial Boulevard)
  • East Austin Boulevard

STD testing in Nevada, MO: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Missouri 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 Missouri, 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)

Missouri 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 Missouri

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

STD testing FAQs for Nevada, MO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Nevada, MO?

There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Nevada, MO?

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

What's included in a full panel near Nevada, MO?

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

How common is chlamydia in Vernon County?

Vernon County reported ~310 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Missouri average.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Nevada, MO?

At-home kits mail to 64772: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

My test was positive, what now?

A positive means treatment is the next step; many STIs are cured with antibiotics, and all are treatable.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

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