Free & confidential STD testing in the United States
STD testing in the United States has never been easier or more private. Order an at-home kit, walk into a private lab for results in 1–3 days, or find free and low-cost testing at a public clinic. The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once, and sexually active people screen regularly for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis: the three most common reportable STIs, with 1,648,568 reported chlamydia cases alone in 2023. Pick your state below for local clinics, prices and rates, or compare your testing options now.
Order a private full panel online (results in 1–3 days), pick a discreet at-home kit, or find a free public clinic. Pan the map and tap "Search this area" to see options near you, or choose your state 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.
A safety-net clinic in Alabaster, AL (Federally Qualified Health Center). Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical at sites like this, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
A safety-net clinic in Yuma, AZ (Federally Qualified Health Center). Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical at sites like this, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
A safety-net clinic in Hartford, CT (Federally Qualified Health Center). Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical at sites like this, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are the most commonly reported STIs, and all are rising. Here are the latest national rates, the trend since 2020, and the HIV picture, the numbers behind why routine testing matters.
Chlamydia (2023)
492.2 /100k
1,648,568 reported cases
Gonorrhea (2023)
179.5 /100k
601,319 reported cases
Syphilis (P&S) (2023)
15.8 /100k
53,007 reported cases
Reported STD rates in the U.S. over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼1% vs 2022
ChlamydiaGonorrheaSyphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in the U.S., chlamydia has risen from 476.7 to 492.2 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has fallen from 204.5 to 179.5 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.6 to 15.8 per 100,000 (25%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus.
National HIV snapshot
HIV in the United States (2023)
New diagnoses
13.7 /100k
People living with HIV
1,116,600
Know their status
87.2%
Virally suppressed
67.2%
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus. The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once.
Congenital syphilis
The fastest-rising STI crisis
Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, climbed from 2,163 cases in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable with a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023.
Browse by state
STD rates & testing by state
Rates vary more than four-fold between states. Here's where reported chlamydia runs highest and lowest against the U.S. average of 492.2 per 100,000, then every state's own testing guide: local clinics and labs, real prices, and county-level data.
A low state rate doesn't mean low personal risk — screening still matters wherever you live. Reported rates also reflect how much a state tests, not just how much infection is out there.
Jump straight to the testing guide for the biggest metros: clinics with hours and phone numbers, at-home options, prices and county rates. Not listed? Use the search above the map, every U.S. city and town has its own guide.
The questions people ask most before getting tested, answered.
Where can I get tested for STDs?
Three main routes: order an at-home kit online and mail in a self-collected sample; walk into a private lab (Quest, Labcorp and partners) for results in 1–3 days with no appointment; or visit a public health department or community clinic for free or sliding-scale testing. Pick your state above to see options near you.
How much does STD testing cost in the U.S.?
Self-pay private testing runs about $24, $200 depending on the panel; at-home kits are roughly $45, $300. Public health clinics and Title X centers test for free or on a sliding scale, and most ACA insurance plans cover recommended screening with no out-of-pocket cost.
Can I get tested for free?
Yes. Health departments, Title X family-planning clinics and federally funded community health centers offer free or low-cost confidential testing nationwide, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Choose your state to find them.
Are at-home STD tests accurate?
At-home kits use the same CLIA-certified lab methods (NAAT) as in-clinic tests, so they're highly accurate when you follow the collection instructions. If a result is positive, the service connects you with a clinician for treatment.
Which STDs should I test for?
A standard panel covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV; comprehensive panels add hepatitis B & C, herpes, and trichomoniasis. What you need depends on your exposures, use the symptom checker or compare-options tool to narrow it down.
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
