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STD Testing in North Hobbs, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Lea County reports about 36 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in North Hobbs, New Mexico, you can choose between clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, and private labs that let you pay a flat self-pay price. Check the options below.

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STD testing near North Hobbs, NM

7 testing options are listed for North Hobbs, NM. The nearest, New Mexico Department of Health, is about 3.6 miles away. Compare 4 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 3.6 miles

New Mexico Department of Health

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews

New Mexico Department of Health in Hobbs runs on scheduled appointments, so calling ahead is the move, and a single visit covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, all at no fee.

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Every Test and Treatment Runs at Zero Cost

The clinic is staffed and funded to absorb the full cost of every service it offers (tests, STI treatment, prevention medications, and vaccines) without billing patients at any point. Nothing is deferred to a fee schedule or reserved for a specific eligibility tier.

Clinical Conversations Happen Fully in Spanish

Spanish is available as a direct language of care at this clinic, not a bridge to get through intake. That means test counseling, treatment decisions, and PrEP consultations all move at full clinical pace without the lag that reshapes what patients actually ask.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed On-Site

For someone paying cash and without a standing relationship with a primary care doctor, this clinic carries all three prevention prescriptions (PrEP for ongoing HIV prevention, PEP, and DoxyPEP for bacterial STI prevention after exposure) managed and monitored here without routing to an outside practice.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
1923 North Dal Paso Street, Suite B Hobbs, NM 88240
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
Community health center 4.5 miles

PMS - Hobbs Family Health Center

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews

PMS - Hobbs Family Health Center, in Hobbs, earned its federal community health center designation by tying fees to income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with costs scaled to what you actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
200 West Lea Street, Hobbs, NM 88240
Website
Community health center 5.6 miles

Nor-Lea Hospital District

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

Address
515 East Main Street, Hobbs, NM 88240
21.5 miles

South Plains Public Health District

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South Plains Public Health District, Denver City's public health department, anchors STI care in the same infrastructure that manages community-wide disease response: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV testing run alongside treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and counseling, by appointment, on a sliding-scale fee.

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Spanish Spoken, Interpretation for Other Languages

South Plains Public Health District conducts appointments in Spanish and arranges interpretation for other languages, which means sexual health history, test results, and prevention counseling reach patients in the words they actually use, not summarized through a second hand.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
415 Mustang Drive, Denver City, TX 79323
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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
4505 North Holiday Hill Road, Midland, TX 76.6 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
875 Central Drive, Odessa, TX 77.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
500 Adams, Odessa, TX 77.7 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 North Hobbs, NM

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 North Hobbs, NM

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to North Hobbs, 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 North Hobbs, NM

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

  • Covenant Health

    4900 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • American Medical Group

    2410 North Fowler Street Suite B, Hobbs, NM 88240

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Hobbs Cboc

    1301 North Turner Street, Hobbs, NM 88240

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 38 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of North Hobbs. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 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 North Hobbs, NM

No pharmacy near North Hobbs, NM 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 2.3 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 2.6 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Gatewood Family Pharmacy of Hobbs

    3.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Robinson Brothers

    3.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to North Hobbs, NM.

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 North Hobbs, 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 Lea County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Lea County, the county that includes North Hobbs, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#13 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 61% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Lea County vs New Mexico vs U.S.

Lea County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Lea County vs the state average
Infection Lea County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
417.5 301 cases ▼ 20%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
131.8 95 cases ▼ 22%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
36.1 26 cases ▼ 1%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
18 13 cases ▼ 1%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
81.8 59 cases ▲ 7%
76.6 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 Lea County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lea County, chlamydia has fallen from 441.9 to 417.5 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has fallen from 182.7 to 131.8 per 100,000 (28%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 25.5 to 36.1 per 100,000 (42%).

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 North Hobbs, NM

Adults uninsured
16.2%
No routine checkup
33.9%
No transportation
10.3%
Binge drinking
16.7%
Frequent mental distress
17.3%
Depression
22.7%
Below poverty line
11.3%
Primary-care ratio
3,318 : 1
Lea County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 94th 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 Lea County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lea County (2023)

People living with HIV
107 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
64

Lea County HIV care continuum (2022)

Lea County recorded 15.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lea County residents living with HIV, 70% 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 Lea County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About North Hobbs, NM

North Hobbs reads, at first glance, like a community that has its footing: most households own their homes, families tend to be larger, and a meaningful share of earners land well above the median. That logistical reality matters most for younger adults: people in their late teens and twenties are the years when STIs spread most readily and often most silently, and a community where most families own rather than rent doesn't automatically mean those residents have flexible schedules or spare afternoons. With roughly three people per household on average and six in ten adults in the labor force, a lot of North Hobbs days are coordinated and full.

The testing options listed on this page exist precisely to fit that kind of life, spread across a city where a trip past Humble Park or down West Navajo Drive is already built into someone's errand run. Finding an option that matches your schedule, your budget, and your route means a test is far more likely to actually happen than if you're driving across town for a single appointment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in North Hobbs, NM

Walkability 5.64 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.64/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in North Hobbs 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 North Hobbs, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 88240 snapshot

Residents
41,612
Median age
30.1
Median income
$65,394

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 88240 area around North Hobbs: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not North Hobbs alone.

North Hobbs sits in Lea County, ZIP 88240. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Green Acres Park
  • Humble Park
  • Bensing Park
  • Del Norte Park
  • Red Arsbon Park
  • Green Meadow Lake

Major routes

  • NM 132 (North Dal Paso Street)
  • East Navajo Drive
  • West Navajo Drive
  • Joe Harvey Boulevard

Reference

STD testing in North Hobbs, NM: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Lea County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under New Mexico 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 North Hobbs-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 North Hobbs 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 New Mexico

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

Two things that actually depend on New Mexico 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 New Mexico, 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)

New Mexico 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 New Mexico

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 North Hobbs, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Hobbs, NM instead?

Possibly, Hobbs, NM is close; compare it by distance against New Mexico Department of Health.

What does STD testing cost around North Hobbs, NM?

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

Can I get tested in North Hobbs, NM without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near North Hobbs, NM?

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 Lea County?

About 418 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the New Mexico average.

Can I test at home near North Hobbs, NM?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 88240; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Where do I get PrEP around North Hobbs, NM?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Mexico without a parent?

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

How long do results take near North Hobbs, NM?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Should I get tested for herpes near North Hobbs, NM?

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

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