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

Edmonson County reported chlamydia runs about 76% lower than the US average. In Nick, Kentucky, whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you can choose between visiting a clinic for immediate answers and treatment or using an at-home kit for convenience and flexible timing.

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STD testing near Nick, KY

4 testing options are listed for Nick, KY. The nearest, Barren River District Health Department, is about 5.3 miles away. Compare 3 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 5.3 miles

Barren River District Health Department

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Barren River District Health Department in Brownsville tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and TB: HIV testing is free, and all services run on a sliding-scale fee with Medicaid and Medicare accepted. An appointment is required, and bacterial infections are treated the same visit.

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Every Service Carries a Zero-Dollar Floor

Sliding-scale clinics commonly reduce costs yet rarely eliminate them entirely. At Barren River District Health Department, no service carries a remaining charge. Not testing, not treatment, not vaccines. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, and for everyone else, the scale bottoms out at nothing.

Care Delivered in Your Own Language

Many testing sites handle non-English speakers by routing communication through workarounds that arrive after the clinical moment has passed. Barren River District Health Department has interpretation services woven directly into care, so the conversation about your health happens in real time, not in translation lag.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
221 Mammoth Cave Road, Brownsville, KY 42210
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 5.7 miles

Physician Management Services PSC

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 6 miles from Nick. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1573 Hwy 259N, Brownsville, KY 42210
Website
Community health center 12.3 miles

Fairview Community Health Center

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 118 reviews

Fairview Community Health Center in Bowling Green welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment. Its federally qualified health center standing ties fees to income on a sliding scale, and a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
225 Natchez Trace Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42103
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Address
3245 Mt Moriah Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42303 59.6 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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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 Nick, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Nick, KY

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Nick, 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 Nick, KY

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

  • The Medical Center AT Bowling GREEN

    250 Park Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Respiratory Care Dept AT the Medical

    250 Park Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Graves Gilbert Clinic

    201 Park Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Norton Children's Medical Group - Bowling Green

    615 7th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • MED Center Health AT WKU Health Services

    1681 Normal Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 195 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Nick. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 43 offer telehealth.

  • Sanjay Kaul, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 104 Mohawk Street, Brownsville

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  • Pravin Avula, MD

    Internal medicine · 6807 Louisville Road, Bowling Green

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  • Diego Mastronardi, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 201 Park Street, Bowling Green

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  • Diana Granese, MD

    OB-GYN · 201 Park Street, Bowling Green

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  • Patrick Hayden, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 421 US 31W Byp, Bowling Green

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  • David Napier, MD

    Family medicine · 427 US 31W Byp, Bowling Green

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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 Nick, KY

No pharmacy near Nick, 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.

  • Kasey Lee Alford Pharmd

    4.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Warnell Family Pharmacy

    5.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Edmonson Drug

    5.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Prescription Shop

    5.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Nick, 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 Nick, 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 Edmonson County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Edmonson County, the county that includes Nick, compare with Kentucky and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~40% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#106 of 120 Kentucky counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 12% of the state

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

Edmonson County Kentucky U.S. ▲▼ = Edmonson County vs the state average
Infection Edmonson County Kentucky United States
Chlamydia
120.5 15 cases ▼ 68%
381.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
32.1 4 cases ▼ 76%
134.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
24.1 3 cases ▲ 71%
14.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 14.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8 1 cases ▼ 58%
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 Edmonson County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 111% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Edmonson County, chlamydia has risen from 66 to 120.5 per 100,000 (83%), gonorrhea has fallen from 41.2 to 32.1 per 100,000 (22%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 24.1 to 24.1 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 Nick, KY

Adults uninsured
7.9%
Edmonson County
Below poverty line
25.5%
Primary-care ratio
12,291 : 1
Edmonson County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 37th 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 Edmonson County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Edmonson 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
55 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
83

Edmonson County HIV care continuum (2023)

Edmonson County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Edmonson County residents living with HIV, 83.3% are in care · 66.7% 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 Edmonson County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Nick, KY

High Point sits close enough to daily life in Nick that a drive past it can mark the rhythm of the week, yet for many households paying around $905 a month in rent, the real landmarks are the line items, and a clinic visit has a way of showing up in that column whether it was planned for or not. That calculation is worth naming, because a majority of residents here rent rather than own, which tends to mean tighter monthly margins and less cushion for anything that isn't already budgeted. When a large share of the community is already in their late teens and twenties, the years when sexual-health needs are most acute and relationships most in flux, cost hesitation and a stretched schedule can quietly combine to push testing off indefinitely. Nick's landscape adds its own layer.

The options listed on this page vary in hours and fees precisely to address that range of situations. The picture isn't all pressure: more than half of Nick households report higher incomes, and homeownership is close to a coin flip with renting. Meaning the community has real range. Whatever your household looks like, the most practical move is picking the clinic on this page whose schedule actually lines up with yours, and going.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Nick, KY

Walkability 7.58 / 20 · Below average

At 7.58/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Nick 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Nick, Kentucky, EasySTD

ZIP 42101 snapshot

Residents
63,290
Median age
28
Median income
$49,045

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 42101 area around Nick: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Nick alone.

Nick sits in Edmonson County, ZIP 42101. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • High Point

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Edmonson 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 Nick-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 Nick 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 Nick, KY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Nick, KY?

There are 3 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 Nick, KY?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Edmonson County?

Edmonson County reported ~121 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below 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.

How is chlamydia tested near Nick, KY?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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