STD Testing in Chariton, IA
10 places to get tested — 10 clinics and testing sites near Chariton, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.
- 2free clinics
- 6sliding scale
- 2insurance or fee
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Walmart
Nearest branch · 22.5 mi3 storesWalgreens
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Clinics and testing sites near Chariton
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Chariton itself, so the nearest are listed below, closest first. Public clinics generally take longer to return results than a private lab, and several test on set days only, so it is worth calling ahead. If you would rather not wait or give your details at a public clinic, an at-home collection kit posts back to a lab and needs no local appointment at all.
How we chose these 10 clinics
- Every one is on the CDC’s GetTested locatorThe wider CDC directory we draw from has over 16,000 entries. Only the ones GetTested also lists can appear here, and all 10 clinics below do.
- Listings that name fewer than three tests are left outEven on GetTested, 527 listings name fewer than three tests. We don’t show them anywhere.
- Unverified pregnancy centers are never shownThe CDC lists some pregnancy centers whose STD testing we couldn’t verify. We don’t list them anywhere.
- Cost is stated the way the CDC lists itFree, sliding scale or insurance accepted, as each clinic reports it to the CDC. We don’t estimate prices, and if the listing says nothing, the card says “Fees not listed.”
Directory retrieved September 4, 2026. Open “View services” on any card to see when that clinic last updated its listing. All sources
- Community health center30.1 mi away
River Hills Community Health Center
Centerville Location
1015 N 18th St, Centerville, IA, 52544
HoursMon-Thu 7:30am-6:00pm+1
Fri 8:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source February 2, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- 33.5 mi away
Pathways of Pella
1402 Washington St, Pella, IA, 50219
HoursNot listedAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis C
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 28, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic36.5 mi away
Ottumwa Health Group
Eddyville Clinic
107 N 3rd St, Eddyville, IA, 52553
HoursMon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source August 31, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic43.1 mi away
MercyOne
MercyOne Des Moines Infectious Disease Care
411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA, 50314
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · PrEP navigation
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 17, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
Testing privacy
Anonymous vs. confidential testing
Most clinics test confidentially. Some also offer anonymous testing, usually for HIV. Availability varies by testing site, so ask when you call.
Confidential
- You give your name, and the result goes in your medical record.
- Results are not available to the public.
- Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV are reportable in every state, so a positive result is reported to the health department. Those reports are kept confidential.
Anonymous
- You don’t give your name.
- You receive a number and use it, not your name, to get your result.
- Not every site offers it. Ask before your visit.
Source: NIH HIVinfo, HIV Testing · CDC, STI Reporting and Confidentiality
Explore testing locations in and near Chariton
Nearest partner lab
No partner lab operates in Chariton. The closest one is listed below — for most readers here an at-home kit is the quicker option, but the lab is there if you would rather give a sample in person.
Labcorp
49 mi awayIn Urbandale, not Chariton
Lucas County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▼ 25.5%137.2per 100k
12 reported cases · 2023 · 68% below the IA rate
Gonorrhea
▼ 71.6%22.9per 100k
2 reported cases · 2023 · 80% below the IA rate
Syphilis
▼ 100%0.0per 100k
0 reported cases · 2023 · none reported
HIV
0new diagnoses
2022 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Lucas County IA STD Statistics
There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Lucas County in 2022. HIV is the one infection where how soon you test changes which test you need — an RNA test detects it far earlier than a standard antibody test.
Lucas County reported 12 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 137.2 per 100,000 residents. Most people who have chlamydia or gonorrhea have no symptoms at all, so waiting for something to feel wrong is not a strategy.
HIV prevention & treatment
PrEP, DoxyPEP & Online Treatment
A test result is the start, not the end. If you are negative and want to stay that way, PrEP and DoxyPEP cut the risk of a future infection. If you are positive, most STIs can be treated without setting foot in a clinic. Both are available to people in Chariton by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Iowa.
- Treatment & DoxyPEP
Wisp
STI treatment $39 · DoxyPEP from $22
Treatment for an STI, and DoxyPEP, prescribed online. The prescription goes to your pharmacy the same day.
Visit Wisp - HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP
Q Care Plus
$0 for most insured patients
PrEP and DoxyPEP by video visit, with test kits posted to you and follow-up bloodwork tracked between refills.
Visit Q Care Plus - HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP
MISTR
$0 with or without insurance
HIV prevention handled entirely from home: PrEP and the lab work that goes with it, no appointment.
Visit MISTR
Prices depend on your insurance and change frequently — check the provider’s own site before ordering. None of these replace emergency care.
STD testing in Chariton, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Chariton?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Chariton, 2 list free testing for at least one infection and 6 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at River Hills Community Health Center, Pathways of Pella.
How much does STD testing cost near Chariton?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Chariton, 2 list free testing for at least one infection and 6 charge on a sliding scale based on income. Private lab testing is a flat price paid up front — no insurance is filed, so nothing appears on an explanation of benefits.
Can I get tested on a weekend near Chariton?
3 of the 10 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: Lucas County Health Center, Infinity Health, Planned Parenthood North Central States. The partner labs are weekday only, so a Saturday visit means one of the community clinics.
How common are STDs in Chariton?
In 2023, Lucas County reported 12 chlamydia cases — a rate of 137.2 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 22.9 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2022.
Is testing available in Spanish near Chariton?
3 of the 10 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 5 list PrEP.
- Partner labs
- Quest and Labcorp location directories · checked August 2026
- Public clinics
- CDC GetTested / NPIN directory · retrieved September 4, 2026
- Retailers
- Retailer store directories · updated September 2026
- Statistics
- CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus · reporting year 2023
- HIV diagnoses
- CDC HIV Surveillance · reporting year 2022
