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STD Testing in Scottsville, KS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia in Mitchell County is reported 64% lower than the US average. If you're in Scottsville, Kansas and need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, consider your options. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Below, find a list of these options in Scottsville.

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STD testing near Scottsville, KS

4 testing options are listed for Scottsville, KS. The nearest, Mitchell County Health Department, is about 10.1 miles away. Compare 3 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 10.1 miles

Mitchell County Health Department

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Mitchell County Health Department in Beloit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, and conventional HIV testing alongside STI treatment and family planning: all on a sliding scale with Medicaid and private insurance accepted, and every service provided at no fee to the patient.

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Zero-Balance Care Backed by Public Funding

The department's fee structure is underwritten through a combination of Title X funding, Medicaid reimbursement, and county public health appropriations. Meaning the sliding scale resolves to zero for every patient, regardless of what insurance they carry. No service carries a remaining balance.

Title X Covers Minors Without Parental Disclosure

Title X designation gives Mitchell County Health Department the legal authority to provide family planning services to minors as legally confidential, meaning records stay within the program and are not shared with a parent or guardian. That statutory protection is built into every appointment.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
310 West 8th Street, Beloit, KS 67420
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 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.0 miles

Clay County Medical Center

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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Scottsville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
302 East 1st Street, Glasco, KS 67445
Website
14.9 miles

Cloud County Health Department

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Cloud County Health Department in Concordia tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding-scale fee with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted, and all services are provided at no fee, by appointment.

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No Bill Waiting After Your Visit

For someone paying cash without a regular provider, Cloud County Health Department absorbs the full cost: testing, treatment, and vaccines alike. There is no bill to sort out afterward, no insurance required to qualify, making it the practical choice for anyone managing care on their own terms.

Confidential Family Planning for Minors Under Title X

Title X funding gives Cloud County Health Department the legal framework to provide family planning services to minors with confidentiality protections built into the program itself. For a young person without parental involvement in their healthcare, that standing guarantee, not a clinic-by-clinic policy, is what makes this the right place.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

For anyone who wants a fuller picture, whether managing an ongoing risk or simply without a regular physician to order additional labs, Cloud County Health Department tests for herpes and all three hepatitis strains alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, all at no cost.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
910 West 11 Street, Concordia, KS 66901
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 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 – 12:00 PM
  • 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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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 Scottsville, KS

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 Scottsville, KS

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Scottsville, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Scottsville, KS

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

  • Beloit Medical Center

    1005 North Lincoln, Beloit, KS 67420

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems

    400 West 8th Street, Beloit, KS 67420

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Scottsville. 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.

Clinicians near Scottsville, KS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 16 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Scottsville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Craig Concannon, MD

    Internal medicine · 1005 North Lincoln Avenue, Beloit

  • Carl Fugate, MD

    Family medicine · 1005 North Lincoln Avenue, Beloit

  • Jason Cheney, MD

    Family medicine · 302 East 1st Street, Glasco

  • Jorge Cedano Rincon, MD

    Internal medicine · 1100 Highland Drive, Concordia

  • Dorothy Breault, MD

    Family medicine · 155 West College Drive, Concordia

  • Andy Walker, MD

    Family medicine · 100 Crestvue Avenue, Mankato

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 Scottsville, KS

No pharmacy near Scottsville, KS 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.

  • Gray Drug & Fountain

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Auburn Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Elmhurst Apothecary

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 16 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Tournesol Health

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Health Mart Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Scottsville, KS.

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 Scottsville, 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 Mitchell County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Mitchell County, the county that includes Scottsville, compare with Kansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~10% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#64 of 105 Kansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 39% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Mitchell County vs Kansas vs U.S.

Mitchell County Kansas U.S. ▲▼ = Mitchell County vs the state average
Infection Mitchell County Kansas United States
Chlamydia
174.9 10 cases ▼ 61%
453.8 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 144 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17.5 1 cases ▲ 30%
13.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 11.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 17.5 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 Mitchell County over time (per 100,000)

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

Between 2020 and 2023 in Mitchell County, chlamydia has fallen from 189.8 to 174.9 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has fallen from 34.5 to 17.4 per 100,000 (50%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 17.5 to 17.5 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 Scottsville, KS

Adults uninsured
8.8%
No routine checkup
21.3%
No transportation
7.1%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
16.4%
Depression
21.1%
Below poverty line
13.8%
Primary-care ratio
958 : 1
Mitchell County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.8
  • 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 Mitchell County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Mitchell County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
64

Mitchell County HIV care continuum (2023)

Mitchell County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Mitchell County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Scottsville, KS

Scottsville sits in Mitchell County, where STI rates tracked across the region underscore that even tight-knit rural communities aren't insulated from the infections most common among young adults still navigating new relationships. For people in their late teens and twenties here, that context matters, and so does the simple reality that getting tested requires planning most urban residents don't have to think about. With nearly nine in ten households owner-occupied and well over half of adults married, Scottsville skews toward longer-term stability. The kind of community where routine health habits can feel like they belong to someone else's life stage.

Yet that stability coexists with a labor force where nearly everyone who can work does, often in the agricultural and trade schedules that define rural Kansas: early starts, long days, not much flexibility mid-week. Cost pressure is comparatively lighter here than in denser markets, but time is the real currency. For someone clocking a full week on-site, that kind of schedule flexibility means a screening appointment doesn't have to wait until a day off finally arrives.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Scottsville, KS

Walkability 7.82 / 20 · Below average

At 7.82/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Scottsville 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 Scottsville, Kansas, EasySTD

ZIP 67420 snapshot

Residents
3,824
Median age
41.2
Median income
$55,404

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 67420 area around Scottsville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Scottsville alone.

STD testing in Scottsville, KS: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Kansas 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 Kansas, 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)

Kansas 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 Kansas

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

STD testing FAQs for Scottsville, KS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Scottsville, KS?

Mitchell County Health Department, about 10.1 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Scottsville, KS?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Scottsville, KS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Mitchell County?

Mitchell County reported ~175 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Kansas average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Scottsville, KS?

At-home kits mail to 67420: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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

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

What samples are used for STD testing near Scottsville, KS?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

Do I wait for the window if I have symptoms?

No, symptoms mean test now; the window period only applies to symptom-free screening.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

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