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STD Testing in Oak Creek, CO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Routt County sees roughly 75% fewer new syphilis reports than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or like to test regularly in Oak Creek, Colorado, you'll find public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See below for options.

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STD testing near Oak Creek, CO

2 testing options are listed for Oak Creek, CO. The nearest, Northwest Colorado Health, is about 15.0 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 15.0 miles

Northwest Colorado Health

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 90 reviews

Northwest Colorado Health in Steamboat Springs tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, treating bacterial infections the same visit, on a sliding scale, with appointments required and every service available at no fee.

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Every Service Runs Without a Bill

Northwest Colorado Health charges nothing for any service it provides. That zero-cost floor extends across testing, treatment, PrEP, vaccines, and counseling alike, so the scope of care a patient receives is never narrowed by what they can afford to pay that day.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish-language care at Northwest Colorado Health covers the complete service menu, from HIV rapid testing and PrEP initiation to hepatitis and TB screening. That means medication adherence counseling and STI treatment discussions happen directly in Spanish, not filtered through a secondary channel.

Title X Covers Minors With Legal Confidentiality

Northwest Colorado Health is a Title X site, which makes its family planning services legally confidential for minors. That federal protection means a young person can pursue testing, contraception, or STI care without parental disclosure becoming part of the process.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101 Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Glenwood Medical Associates

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 157 reviews
Address
1830 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 54.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 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 Oak Creek, CO

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 Oak Creek, CO

The nearest testing center is about 15 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Oak Creek, 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 Oak Creek, CO

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

  • South Routt Medical Center

    300 Main Street, Oak Creek, CO 80467

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Ameripath/CPC AT Yampa Valley Medical Center

    1024 Central Park Drive, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Dermatology Center of Steamboat Springs

    940 Central Park Drive, Suite 210, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 23 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Oak Creek. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 16 offer telehealth.

  • Barbara Novotny, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 300 Main Street, Oak Creek

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  • Ann Hua, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2855 Owl Hoot Trail, Steamboat Springs

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  • James Dudley, MD

    Family medicine · 940 Central Park Drive, Steamboat Spr

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  • Raymond Petersen, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 940 Central Park Drive, Steamboat Springs

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  • Jacob Liao Ong, MD Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 1024 Central Park Drive, Steamboat Spr

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  • Jodie Backurz, MD

    Family medicine · 1475 Pine Grove Road, Steamboat Springs

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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 Oak Creek, CO

No pharmacy near Oak Creek, CO 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.

  • Bonfiglio Drug

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • City Market

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Oak Creek, CO.

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 Oak Creek, 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 Routt County: the local picture

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

#30 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 53% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Routt County vs Colorado vs U.S.

Routt County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = Routt County vs the state average
Infection Routt County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
259.3 65 cases ▼ 40%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
31.9 8 cases ▼ 75%
128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4 1 cases ▼ 75%
16 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
16 4 cases ▼ 44%
28.4 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 Routt County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 58% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Routt County, chlamydia has risen from 249.7 to 259.3 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has risen from 20.1 to 31.9 per 100,000 (59%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 4 to 4 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 Oak Creek, CO

Adults uninsured
7%
No routine checkup
28.3%
Binge drinking
19.8%
Frequent mental distress
15.2%
Depression
22.3%
Below poverty line
2.1%
Primary-care ratio
760 : 1
Routt County
  • Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 73.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 13th 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 Routt County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Routt County (2023)

People living with HIV
176 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
158

Routt County HIV care continuum (2021)

Routt County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 9.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Routt County residents living with HIV, 61.1% are in care · 38.9% 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 Routt County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Oak Creek, CO

Thorpe Mountain anchors the eastern edge of town, and the younger adults clustered in Oak Creek's rental housing stock are in the thick of the years when STI rates climb: not because of anything unusual about them, but because this is when relationships shift most often and testing habits are still being formed. Routt County's STI picture makes routine screening genuinely useful here, and Oak Creek's near-even split between owners and renters shapes who needs convenient options most. At around $971 a month in rent, a household of two adults on a single income has real constraints. The kind that make a co-pay or a midday appointment feel like a deliberate sacrifice rather than a routine errand.

That cost pressure lands hardest on people who are already juggling work schedules; with most residents in the labor force and unemployment low, the challenge isn't finding a job. It's finding time around one. The testing options listed on this page cover a range of fees and hours specifically to address that squeeze. m.

on weekdays is effectively unavailable to shift workers. With over four in ten households in Oak Creek earning well above the median, the community has the financial footing to prioritize health; the clinics listed here make that easier to act on.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Oak Creek, CO

Walkability 4.35 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.35/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Oak Creek 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Oak Creek, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 80467 snapshot

Residents
2,411
Median age
39.1
Median income
$101,300

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 80467 area around Oak Creek: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Oak Creek alone.

Oak Creek sits in Routt County, ZIP 80467. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Thorpe Mountain

Reference

STD testing in Oak Creek, CO: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Routt County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Colorado 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 an Oak Creek-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 Oak Creek 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 Colorado

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

Two things that actually depend on Colorado 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 Colorado, 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)

Colorado 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 Colorado

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 Oak Creek, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Oak Creek, CO?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Oak Creek, CO?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Is there free STD testing near Oak Creek, CO?

Yes, Northwest Colorado Health (15 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Oak Creek, CO?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Routt County?

About 259 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Colorado average.

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

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

Where do I get PrEP around Oak Creek, CO?

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

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

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