In Adair County, there are about 504 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. Whether it's your first STI test in Watts, Oklahoma or a routine screening, public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Options are listed below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Watts, OK. The nearest, Community Clinic, is about 5.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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 Clinic in Siloam Springs requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, and TB testing in a single visit, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines on site.
Spanish-language care at Community Clinic runs through staff who deliver it directly: history-taking, test counseling, and treatment discussions happen in Spanish without routing through an outside service. That means clinical nuance stays intact from the first question to the final instructions.
Without on-site PrEP and PEP access, a prevention conversation often ends with a referral that never gets acted on. Another appointment, another clinic, another week. Community Clinic prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP directly, keeping the gap between the conversation and the prescription as short as possible.
Languages
English, Spanish
Tests offered
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Fees & payment
Listing verified Jul 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Arkansas Department of Health in Siloam Springs delivers STI testing through public health infrastructure: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines available by appointment.
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English
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Care services
Prevention services
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Broadhurst St Medical Clinic in Siloam Springs meets patients where they are (uninsured, cash-paying, or caught between providers) through federally qualified standing that anchors sliding-scale fees to income. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no fixed-price barrier at the door.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Watts, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Adair 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.
1401 West Locust Street, Stilwell, OK 74960
CMS-certified lab
Highway 51 East, Stilwell, OK 74960
CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Watts. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 439 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Watts. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 132 offer telehealth.
Molly Martin, MD
Family medicine · 451 South Holly Street, Siloam Springs
Sheldon Riklon, MD
Family medicine · 500 South Mount Olive Street, Siloam Springs
Ralph Meehan, DO
Internal medicine · 1101 -1 North Progress Avenue, Siloam Springs
Michael Venincasa, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 603 North Progress Avenue, Siloam Springs
Chad Hill, MD
OB-GYN · 603 -2 North Progress Avenue, Siloam Springs
John Carradini, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 609 East Main Street, Locust Grove
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
No pharmacy near Watts, OK 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.
4.8 mi Harps Pharmacy
4.8 mi
4.8 mi Heartland Pharmacy Siloam Springs
5.2 miJepson Drugs
6.2 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Watts, OK.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Watts, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in Adair County, the county that includes Watts, compare with Oklahoma and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#12 of 77 Oklahoma counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 84% of the state
| Infection | Adair County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 504.4 99 cases ▲ 7% | 471.3 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 173.2 34 cases ▲ 2% | 170.3 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 101.9 20 cases ▲ 268% | 27.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 45.9 9 cases ▲ 168% | 17.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 122.3 24 cases ▲ 208% | 39.7 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Adair County, chlamydia has risen from 430.9 to 504.4 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has risen from 143.6 to 173.2 per 100,000 (21%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 10.3 to 101.9 per 100,000 (889%).
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
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 Adair County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Oklahoma is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
Adair County HIV care continuum (2023)
Adair County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Adair County residents living with HIV, 70.6% are in care · 64.7% 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.
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 Adair County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Watts, Oklahoma, is a place where the daily routine often revolves around a short drive to get where you need to go. For residents with jobs that keep them busy, squeezing in a visit to a clinic can be a challenge.
The community here is built around family - many households have multiple generations living together, and married couples make up a smaller share of the population. With a strong presence of homeowners, there's a sense of stability, but for those who rent, the cost can be a significant portion of their income. The local workforce is limited, and unemployment affects a notable share of residents.
Given the rural spread of Adair County, getting to the nearest testing option requires a trip. For people in their late teens and twenties, who are still forming relationships and establishing their careers, this can be a significant barrier. The reality of getting tested here means factoring in time off work, or rearranging evening plans, which can be a heavy ask. In Watts, the need for convenient access to testing is especially pressing, and making it a part of your routine can make all the difference.
Getting there
At 4.29/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Watts 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.
ZIP 74965 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 74965 area around Watts: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Watts alone.
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Watts? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Adair County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Oklahoma law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Watts-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Watts 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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.
Two things that actually depend on Oklahoma 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).
In Oklahoma, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Oklahoma: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.
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 OklahomaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
The closest is Community Clinic (5.3 mi); 7 options are within 30 miles.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 504 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Oklahoma average.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
In Oklahoma, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.
Yes, at-home kits ship to 74965; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
Some HPV types can lead to cervical and other cancers over time, which is why screening and the HPV vaccine matter.
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