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

Gonorrhea rates in Crowley County are about 70% lower than the U.S. average, but it's still wise to get tested in Ordway, Colorado, before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care. To find the best fit, weigh the cost of public clinics, the speed of private labs, or the convenience of at-home kits. Lists appear below.

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STD testing near Ordway, CO

5 testing options are listed for Ordway, CO. The nearest, Valley-Wide Health Systems, is about 0.2 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 0.2 miles

Valley-Wide Health Systems

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Rated 1.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Valley-Wide Health Systems, a community health center serving Ordway, wraps STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV) into full family-planning care, with appointments required, same-visit bacterial treatment available, and every service provided at no fee on a sliding scale.

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Zero Cost Across the Entire Visit

Valley-Wide's standing commitment is that no service on the visit generates a charge, not the panel, not the treatment, not the vaccines. For anyone paying entirely out of pocket and without a regular provider, that means walking out with care completed rather than a bill to sort out later.

Spanish Spoken, Interpretation Always Available

Valley-Wide Health Systems carries Spanish-language services directly into the clinical encounter, with broader interpretation available for other languages. For someone whose primary language isn't English, this means the conversation about symptoms, treatment, and follow-up actually happens. Clearly, in real time, without gaps.

Herpes Testing Included in the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Valley-Wide tests for herpes. A meaningful addition for anyone who wants a complete picture rather than a partial one. For cash-paying patients especially, having herpes folded into a single no-fee visit removes the need to seek it out separately.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
319 Main Street, Ordway, CO 81063
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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 Ordway, 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.

At-home STD testing in Ordway, CO

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

Clinicians near Ordway, CO who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 12 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ordway. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Richard Shand, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 111 West 2nd Street, La Junta

  • Paola Sanchez Garay, MD

    Internal medicine · 1100 Carson Avenue, La Junta

  • Allison Peddle, MD

    Family medicine · 1012 Belmont Avenue, La Junta

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 Ordway, CO

No pharmacy near Ordway, 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.

  • Ordway Pharmacy

    0.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Harris Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 18 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Opera House Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Valumed Pharmacy

    31 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Ordway, CO.

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 Ordway, 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 Crowley County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Crowley County, the county that includes Ordway, compare with Colorado 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.

#44 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 31% of the state

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

Crowley County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = Crowley County vs the state average
Infection Crowley County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
177.4 10 cases ▼ 59%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
53.2 3 cases ▼ 59%
128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 16 15.8
Syphilis (early)
17.7 1 cases ▲ 70%
10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
177.4 10 cases ▲ 525%
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 Crowley County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 17% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Crowley County, chlamydia has risen from 84.4 to 177.4 per 100,000 (110%), gonorrhea has fallen from 84.4 to 53.2 per 100,000 (37%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 16.6 to 16.6 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 Ordway, CO

Adults uninsured
18.4%
No routine checkup
30.8%
Binge drinking
18.1%
Frequent mental distress
16.8%
Depression
20.3%
Below poverty line
16.6%
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 86th 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 Crowley County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Crowley County (2023)

People living with HIV
345 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
77

Crowley County HIV care continuum (2023)

Crowley County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 9.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Crowley County residents living with HIV, 66.7% 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 Crowley County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Ordway, CO

Ordway's rural spread means that residents often have to plan ahead to access essential services. With a strong presence of homeowners, many of whom have established roots in the community, the town has a stable and family-oriented atmosphere.

The local workforce is characterized by a relatively low participation rate, and a significant portion of households have a single income earner. This reality can make it challenging for people to take time off for medical appointments. Many households in Ordway are large, with an average of more than four people per household, and a significant proportion of residents are married.

For young adults still forming relationships and building their careers, having convenient access to low-key screening can make a big difference in their lives. In Ordway, where many families have a tight schedule and limited flexibility, being able to fit in a test without too much disruption is essential.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ordway, CO

Walkability 5.11 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.11/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ordway 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Ordway, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 81063 snapshot

Residents
3,060
Median age
38.5
Median income
$50,179

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 81063 area around Ordway: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ordway alone.

STD testing in Ordway, CO: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Crowley 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 Ordway-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 Ordway 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.

STD testing FAQs for Ordway, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Ordway, CO?

The closest is Valley-Wide Health Systems (0.2 mi); 1 option is within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Ordway, CO?

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

Can I get tested in Ordway, CO without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Ordway, 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 Crowley County?

About 177 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.

Can I test at home near Ordway, CO?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 81063; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

How is HPV tested near Ordway, CO?

HPV is checked through cervical screening (often with a Pap test); there's no routine HPV test for men.

What HIV tests can I get?

Rapid antibody tests, 4th-generation antigen/antibody lab tests, and NAT, which detects HIV soonest after exposure.

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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