STD Testing in Paducah, KY
11 places to get tested — 2 partner labs that need no appointment, and 9 clinics and testing sites near Paducah.
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- 4free clinics
- 5sliding scale
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Clinics and testing sites near Paducah
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Paducah 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, the 2 partner labs in Paducah need no appointment and return results in 1–2 days.
How we chose these 9 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 9 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
- AIDS service organization1.1 mi away
LivWell Community Health Services
Prevention and Outreach Center
1733 Broadway St, Paducah, KY, 42001
HoursMon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm+1
Fri 8:00am-12:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis C
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · Family planning · Ryan White · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source May 19, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic20.7 mi away
HOPE Clinic
Benton Location
1100 Olive St, Benton, KY, 42025
HoursMon-Thu 9:00am-4:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · HIV · Herpes
Treatments Family planning · HPV vaccine
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source May 26, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department20.8 mi away
Marshall County Health Department
267 Slickback Rd, Benton, KY, 42025
HoursMon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm+1
Fri 8:00am-11:30amAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 21, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department8.1 mi away
Southern 7 Health Department
Massac County Clinic
1230 Commercial Park Rd, Metropolis, IL, 62960
HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB
Treatments STI treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source June 30, 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
Buy an at-home STD test near Paducah and online
CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and Walmart sell over-the-counter test kits near Paducah, and myLAB Box ships one to your door. You collect the sample at home and mail it to a lab. Stock varies by branch — call ahead or check online before making the trip.
CVS Pharmacy
Nearest branch · 2.5 mi3 storesWalgreens
Nearest branch · 2.6 mi2 storesWalmart
Nearest branch · 2.8 mi2 storesmyLAB Box
Online · ships nationwideMail-in kit
We earn a commission if you order a myLAB Box kit through the link above. It does not change what you pay, and it does not decide which pharmacies are listed — those are the chains with branches near Paducah.
McCracken County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▼ 12.3%513.1per 100k
346 reported cases · 2023 · 34% above the KY rate
Gonorrhea
▲ 2.9%219.5per 100k
148 reported cases · 2023 · 63% above the KY rate
Syphilis
▼ 25.2%8.9per 100k
6 reported cases · 2023 · 37% below the KY rate
HIV
▼ 0%8.7per 100k
5 new diagnoses · 2021
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · McCracken County KY STD Statistics
There were 5 new HIV diagnoses in McCracken County in 2021. 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.
McCracken County reported 346 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 513.1 per 100,000 residents. That is above the national average, which is why routine testing matters here more than it does in most of the country — and 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 Paducah by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Kentucky.
- 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 Paducah, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Paducah?
Among the 9 clinics listed near Paducah, 4 list free testing for at least one infection and 5 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at LivWell Community Health Services, HOPE Clinic, Marshall County Health Department, Southern 7 Health Department.
How much does STD testing cost near Paducah?
Among the 9 clinics listed near Paducah, 4 list free testing for at least one infection and 5 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 Paducah?
None of the 9 listed clinics publish weekend hours, so testing here means a weekday visit. An at-home collection kit is the alternative if weekdays are difficult.
How common are STDs in Paducah?
In 2023, McCracken County reported 346 chlamydia cases — a rate of 513.1 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 219.5 per 100,000. There were also 5 new HIV diagnoses in 2021.
Is testing available in Spanish near Paducah?
1 of the 9 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 4 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 2021
