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STD Testing in Oxford, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Marquette County, reported chlamydia runs about 65% lower than the US average. If you live in Oxford, Wisconsin, for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider whether you prefer clinics that may bill insurance or private labs which offer flat self-pay pricing. Check out the list below for options.

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STD testing near Oxford, WI

4 testing options are listed for Oxford, WI. The nearest, Marquette County Health Department, is about 11.2 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Marquette County Health Department

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Marquette County Health Department in Montello screens for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee, with Medicaid and Medicare accepted. No appointment needed to be seen.

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Hepatitis C Rapid Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

For anyone without a regular primary care provider, or paying a sliding-scale fee and wanting to consolidate visits, Marquette County Health Department runs a rapid hepatitis C test alongside HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia at the same appointment. That breadth means fewer separate trips to piece together a complete picture of your status.

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Address
428 Underwood Avenue, Montello, WI 53949
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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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 Oxford, WI

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 Oxford, WI

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Oxford, 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 Oxford, WI who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 123 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Oxford. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 63 offer telehealth.

  • Elizabeth Smith, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 300 Race Street, Wisconsin Dells

  • Jessica Young, MD

    Internal medicine · 2977 County Hwy Cx, Portage

  • Briana Jelenc, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 2977 County Hwy Cx, Portage

  • Danish Siddiqui, MD

    OB-GYN · 2817 New Pinery Road, Portage

  • Alison Schwartz Vaneperen, DO Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 2825 Hunters Trail, Portage

  • Elizabeth Lownik, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1310 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells

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 Oxford, WI

No pharmacy near Oxford, WI 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.

  • Central Wisconsin Pharmacy - Westfield

    8.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Travelmart

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

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Oxford, WI.

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 Oxford, 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 Marquette County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Marquette County, the county that includes Oxford, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#47 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 35% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Marquette County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.

Marquette County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Marquette County vs the state average
Infection Marquette County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
170.5 27 cases ▼ 60%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
25.3 4 cases ▼ 79%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 14.7 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 Marquette County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 79% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Marquette County, chlamydia has risen from 147.5 to 170.5 per 100,000 (16%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 25.7 to 25.3 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Oxford, WI

Adults uninsured
10.7%
No routine checkup
23.3%
No transportation
8.6%
Binge drinking
18.8%
Frequent mental distress
16.1%
Depression
22.1%
Below poverty line
14%
Primary-care ratio
5,264 : 1
Marquette County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 22nd 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 Marquette County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Marquette County (2023)

People living with HIV
108 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
43

Marquette County HIV care continuum (2023)

Marquette County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Marquette County residents living with HIV, 53.3% 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 Marquette County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Oxford, WI

Oxford draws young adults drawn to work at the local mill, the surrounding farms, and the businesses clustered along State Highway 82. For people in their late teens through their thirties, the years when sexual health matters most and privacy feels non-negotiable, STD testing in and around Oxford is straightforward to arrange. The clinics and providers listed on this page offer confidential screening without fuss; results and your visit stay between you and the clinic. A mill town doesn't hide much, and that reality shapes how residents think about health decisions.

Testing here means choosing a clinic a short drive away, or working with a provider who understands that discretion isn't negotiable. Many young adults in Oxford have moved here for work and aren't rooted in decades of family connections, a practical advantage when seeking care you'd rather keep to yourself. Routine screening is how people stay on top of sexual health without waiting for a reason to worry. Whether you're new to the area or have lived here years, the testing available in and around Oxford meets that need without ceremony or judgment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Oxford, WI

Walkability 5.18 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.18/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Oxford 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 Oxford, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 53952 snapshot

Residents
3,528
Median age
46.5
Median income
$62,056

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53952 area around Oxford: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Oxford alone.

Oxford sits in Marquette County, ZIP 53952. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Weather Rock

Major routes

  • WI 82 (East Ormsby Street)

STD testing in Oxford, WI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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)

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

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

STD testing FAQs for Oxford, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Oxford, WI?

Closest is Marquette County Health Department (11.2 mi), or order an at-home kit to 53952.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Oxford, WI without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Oxford, WI?

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 Marquette County?

About 171 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

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

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

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

How is gonorrhea tested near Oxford, WI?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

What samples are used for STD testing near Oxford, WI?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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