STD Testing in Watertown, SD
6 places to get tested — 1 partner lab that needs no appointment, and 5 clinics and testing sites near Watertown.
- 1partner lab
- 1free clinic
- 4sliding scale
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Clinics and testing sites near Watertown
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Watertown 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 1 partner lab in Watertown needs no appointment and returns results in 1–2 days.
- Public health department1.6 mi away
South Dakota Department of Health
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
2001 9th Ave SW, Watertown, SD, 57201
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Interpretation listed
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source February 10, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
Buy an at-home STD test near Watertown
Walgreens, Target and Walmart sell over-the-counter test kits near Watertown. 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.
Walgreens
Nearest branch · 0.7 mi1 storeTarget
Nearest branch · 1.7 mi1 storeWalmart
Nearest branch · 2.4 mi1 store
Codington County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▼ 19%262.3per 100k
76 reported cases · 2023
Gonorrhea
▼ 50.4%31.1per 100k
9 reported cases · 2023
Syphilis
10.4per 100k
3 reported cases · 2023
HIV
0new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Codington County, SD
There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Codington 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.
Codington County reported 76 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 262.3 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.
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 Watertown by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in South Dakota.
- 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.
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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.
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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 Watertown, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Watertown?
Among the 5 clinics listed near Watertown, 1 lists free testing for at least one infection and 4 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at South Dakota Department of Health.
How much does STD testing cost near Watertown?
Among the 5 clinics listed near Watertown, 1 list free testing for at least one infection and 4 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 Watertown?
1 of the 5 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: Access Health. The partner labs are weekday only, so a Saturday visit means one of the community clinics.
How common are STDs in Watertown?
In 2023, Codington County reported 76 chlamydia cases — a rate of 262.3 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 31.1 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near Watertown?
1 of the 5 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available.
- 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
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Results in 1–2 days · no appointment · nothing filed through insurance
