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STD Testing in Rushmore, MN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia cases in Nobles County are reported about 13% higher than the national average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Rushmore, Minnesota, you can choose between clinics that take walk-ins for same-day testing and labs or at-home kits that let you plan around your own time. We list options below.

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STD testing near Rushmore, MN

6 testing options are listed for Rushmore, MN. The nearest, Sanford Health Laboratories, is about 6.8 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.

Highest rated 10.0 miles

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council in Worthington runs on a sliding-scale fee with Medicaid and insurance accepted, and donations welcome. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and both rapid and conventional HIV, with STI treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and an appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
909 4th Avenue, Worthington, MN 56187
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 10.1 miles

Access Health - Worthington

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Access Health - Worthington carries federal health center status that locks in sliding-scale fees tied to income, making STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) reachable for cash-paying patients, the uninsured, and anyone caught between providers who still needs care without a fixed appointment.

Sliding-scale
Address
1216 Ryans Road, Suite 3, Worthington, MN 56187
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
201 Maine Avenue, Adrian, MN 56110 6.8 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
1680 Diagonal Road, Worthington, MN 56187 9.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
1601 Sioux Valley Drive, Luverne, MN 56156 20.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
104 Buncombe Drive, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 23.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 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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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 Rushmore, MN

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 Rushmore, MN

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Rushmore, 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 Rushmore, MN

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

  • Sanford Worthington Medical Center

    1018 6th Avenue, Worthington, MN 56187

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Avera Medical Group Worthington

    1216 Ryans Road, Worthington, MN 56187

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 66 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Rushmore. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Diane Kennedy, MD

    Family medicine · 201 Maine Avenue, Adrian

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  • Charles Dike, MD

    Family medicine · 1680 Diagonal Road, Worthington

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  • Mary Dacosta, MD

    Family medicine · 1680 Diagonal Road, Worthington

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  • Andrew Birr, MD

    Internal medicine · 1018 6th Avenue, Worthington

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  • Rodney Dynes, MD

    Family medicine · 1018 6th Avenue, Worthington

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  • Howard Leibowitz, MD

    Internal medicine · 1216 Ryans Road, Worthington

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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 Rushmore, MN

No pharmacy near Rushmore, MN 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.

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Rushmore, MN.

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 Rushmore, 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 Nobles County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Nobles County, the county that includes Rushmore, compare with Minnesota 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.

#4 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 95% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Nobles County vs Minnesota vs U.S.

Nobles County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Nobles County vs the state average
Infection Nobles County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
556.9 121 cases ▲ 47%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
59.8 13 cases ▼ 56%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
18.4 4 cases ▲ 111%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
18.4 4 cases ▲ 25%
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 Nobles County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Nobles County, chlamydia has risen from 462.1 to 556.9 per 100,000 (21%), gonorrhea has fallen from 148 to 59.8 per 100,000 (60%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.5 to 18.4 per 100,000 (309%).

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 Rushmore, MN

Adults uninsured
9.8%
No routine checkup
25.1%
No transportation
7.8%
Binge drinking
16.9%
Frequent mental distress
15.7%
Depression
23.5%
Below poverty line
10.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,571 : 1
Nobles County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 83rd 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 Nobles County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Nobles County (2023)

People living with HIV
186 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
35

Nobles County HIV care continuum (2023)

Nobles County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Nobles County residents living with HIV, 64.5% are in care · 41.9% 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 Nobles County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Rushmore, MN

The work that anchors Rushmore runs to agriculture and food processing, the kind of labor that fills early mornings and keeps people moving through seasons. Routine health screening, including STI testing, fits into that same rhythm: something you get done, quietly and without fuss, because your health matters and doesn't wait for a convenient moment. Young adults in and around Rushmore, from late teens through their thirties, have testing available through the clinics and providers listed on this page. The confidentiality built into these visits is straightforward: what you discuss stays between you and the clinic.

No results travel home in a shared household, no records appear in casual conversation, no notification reaches anyone you haven't told. Testing here is direct and accessible, whether you're checking in because you're starting a new relationship, being thorough after a lapse in protection, or simply making screening part of your regular checkup. Rushmore City Park, Old School Park, and Lindemann Park offer the town its gathering spaces; the clinics offering STI care offer something equally essential. A place to handle this health matter on your own terms.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Rushmore, MN

Walkability 4.42 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.42/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Rushmore 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Rushmore, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56168 snapshot

Residents
833
Median age
36.5
Median income
$65,417

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56168 area around Rushmore: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Rushmore alone.

Rushmore sits in Nobles County, ZIP 56168. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Rushmore City Park
  • Old School Park
  • Lindemann Park

Reference

STD testing in Rushmore, MN: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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)

Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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 Rushmore, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Rushmore, MN?

The closest is Sanford Health Laboratories (6.8 mi); 6 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Rushmore, MN?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Rushmore, MN?

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 Nobles County?

About 557 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Minnesota average.

Can I test at home near Rushmore, MN?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 56168; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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

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

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.

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 Rushmore, MN?

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

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