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

Gonorrhea in Iowa County runs about 84% lower than in the US generally. If you live in Ridgeway, Wisconsin and want a one-time check or regular STI testing, choose among same-day clinics or at-home kits to plan around your schedule. See the options below.

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STD testing near Ridgeway, WI

3 testing options are listed for Ridgeway, WI. The nearest, Upland Hills Health, is about 5.5 miles away. Compare 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 5.5 miles

Upland Hills Health

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 136 reviews

Upland Hills Health in Barneveld schedules appointments for STI care covering gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, conventional HIV, TB, and herpes. A broader sweep than the standard four. Bacterial infections are treated same visit; fees run on a sliding scale with insurance accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
103 Quail Ridge Drive, Barneveld, WI 53507
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 12.9 miles

Richland Hospital

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 13 miles from Ridgeway. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
150 East Jefferson Street, Spring Green, WI 53588
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 190 reviews
Address
2102 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 34.6 miles away
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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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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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 Ridgeway, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Ridgeway, WI

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ridgeway, 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 Ridgeway, WI

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

  • SSM Health Dean Medical Group - Dodgeville

    833 South Iowa St Suite 102, Dodgeville, WI 53533

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Upland Hills Health

    800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI 53533

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 358 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ridgeway. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 178 offer telehealth.

  • Stefanie Sippl

    Family medicine · 1204 Joseph Street, Dodgeville

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  • Jenifer Dankyi, DO

    OB-GYN · 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville

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  • Sarah Fox, MD

    Family medicine · 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville

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  • Garry Jean Louis, MD Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville

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  • Rachel Keith, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 833 South Iowa Street, Dodgeville

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  • Cristine Cornelius, MD

    Family medicine · 150 East Jefferson Street, Spring 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 Ridgeway, WI

No pharmacy near Ridgeway, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 6.9 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 6.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Corner Drug Store

    7.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Drury Family Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Spring Green Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Ridgeway, WI.

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 Ridgeway, 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 Iowa County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Iowa County, the county that includes Ridgeway, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#32 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 56% of the state

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

Iowa County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Iowa County vs the state average
Infection Iowa County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
225.4 54 cases ▼ 47%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.2 7 cases ▼ 75%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
12.5 3 cases ▲ 37%
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 Iowa County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 99% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Iowa County, chlamydia has risen from 164.5 to 225.4 per 100,000 (37%), gonorrhea has fallen from 33.7 to 29.2 per 100,000 (13%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 12.5 to 12.5 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 Ridgeway, WI

Adults uninsured
6.3%
No routine checkup
23%
No transportation
5.3%
Binge drinking
19.7%
Frequent mental distress
15%
Depression
23.4%
Below poverty line
11.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,980 : 1
Iowa County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 1st 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 Iowa County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Iowa County (2023)

People living with HIV
93 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
78

Iowa County HIV care continuum (2022)

Iowa County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Iowa County residents living with HIV, 75% are in care · 75% 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 Iowa County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Ridgeway, WI

Ridgeway's name traces to the high ground that defines its landscape, terrain that settlers recognized as natural passage and building ground. That same practical character shapes how the town approaches health today. STI testing in and around Ridgeway reflects the straightforward values of a place where people know the importance of clarity and directness about their bodies. Clinics and providers listed on this page understand that screening isn't complicated; it's a routine step, like any other preventive care.

Young adults in Ridgeway, those in their late teens through their thirties, have particular reason to make testing part of their regular health habits. The confidentiality you receive during a screening stays exactly where it belongs: between you and your provider. No test results ripple through town gossip, no unexpected calls home, no surprises. Testing happens on your schedule, in your way.

The providers serving Ridgeway take the same no-nonsense approach as the community itself. Whether you're seeking your first screening or following up on something specific, the process is direct and efficient. Results come back clearly, and if treatment is needed, guidance is straightforward. Health decisions are yours alone to make.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ridgeway, WI

Walkability 5.19 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.19/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ridgeway 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Ridgeway, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 53582 snapshot

Residents
1,130
Median age
43.9
Median income
$85,341

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53582 area around Ridgeway: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ridgeway alone.

Ridgeway sits in Iowa County, ZIP 53582. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Ridgeway Ball Park
  • Ridgeway Depot
  • Cabin Foundation
  • Major Pine Relict
  • Oak Tree Overlook
  • Rock Wall

Major routes

  • US Highway 18 and 151

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Iowa 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 a Ridgeway-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 Ridgeway 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Ridgeway, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Ridgeway, WI?

There are 2 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Ridgeway, WI without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Ridgeway, WI?

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

How common is chlamydia in Iowa County?

Iowa County reported ~225 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Wisconsin average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Ridgeway, WI?

At-home kits mail to 53582: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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.

How is chlamydia tested near Ridgeway, WI?

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

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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