STD Testing in Storm Lake, IA

2 places to get tested — 2 clinics and testing sites near Storm Lake, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.

  • 1free clinic
  • 1sliding scale

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Walgreens and Walmart sell over-the-counter test kits near Storm Lake, 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.

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Clinics and testing sites near Storm Lake

No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Storm Lake 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 2 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 2 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 center34.7 mi away

    Community Health Center

    Spencer Health Center

    223 W 7th St, Spencer, IA, 51301

    Hours
    Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm
    AppointmentsAppointment required
    FeesSliding scale listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    • Spanish spoken
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C

    Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Case management

    Languages English · Spanish

    CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source August 23, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

  • Public health department43.8 mi away

    Crawford County Community Health

    105 N Main St, Denison, IA, 51442

    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
    AppointmentsAppointment required
    FeesFree HIV testing listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    • Spanish spoken
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV

    Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine

    Languages English · Spanish

    CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 6, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

Explore testing locations near Storm Lake

Partner lab · 1Clinic · 2every partner lab in Storm Lake, plus the clinics listed on this page, within 44 miles

Nearest partner lab

No partner lab operates in Storm Lake. The closest is 74 miles away, so an at-home kit is almost certainly the better route from here. The lab is listed for anyone already making the trip.

  • Sanford Laboratories

    74 mi awayIn Rock Rapids, not Storm Lake

    104 Buncombe Dr., Rock Rapids, IA 51246 · Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 7:00 pm

Buena Vista County STD rates

Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.

Chlamydia

▲ 2.5%

427.9per 100k

88 reported cases · 2023 · 0% above the IA rate

Gonorrhea

▲ 50.5%

43.8per 100k

9 reported cases · 2023 · 62% below the IA rate

Syphilis

0.0per 100k

0 reported cases · 2023 · none reported

HIV

0new diagnoses

2023 · rate not published

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Buena Vista County IA STD Statistics

There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Buena Vista County in 2023. 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.

Buena Vista County reported 88 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 427.9 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 Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake, answered

Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Storm Lake?

Among the 2 clinics listed near Storm Lake, 1 lists free testing for at least one infection and 1 lists sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Crawford County Community Health.

How much does STD testing cost near Storm Lake?

Among the 2 clinics listed near Storm Lake, 1 list free testing for at least one infection and 1 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 Storm Lake?

None of the 2 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 Storm Lake?

In 2023, Buena Vista County reported 88 chlamydia cases — a rate of 427.9 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 43.8 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.

Is testing available in Spanish near Storm Lake?

2 of the 2 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available.

Data and sources
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 2023
Services, eligibility and hours can change. Contact the location before visiting. This page is informational and is not medical advice.

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