Odessa, Texas has reported chlamydia in Ector County that runs about 18% higher than the US average. If you live in Odessa, Texas and wonder whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you can choose between same-day testing at local clinics that accept walk-ins or plan ahead with labs and at-home kits.
11 testing centers serve Odessa, TX — the nearest, Quest Diagnostics, about 1.3 miles away. Compare 8 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.
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Ector County Health Department
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 52 reviews
About 3 miles southwest of Odessa in Odessa: Ector County Health Department is a public clinic that screens for and treats bacterial STIs, HIV, and TB in a single visit, with free HIV testing and sliding-scale fees for other services—ideal for anyone without insurance or on a tight budget.
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Walk-in testing and same-visit treatment
No appointment needed: you can walk in, get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and TB, and if you test positive for a bacterial infection, start treatment the same day. Counseling and education are built into every visit, so you leave with a clear picture of your results and next steps.
Free HIV testing; sliding-scale for the rest
HIV testing is free. For other tests and services—STI screening, TB testing, treatment, vaccines (HPV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B), and PrEP—you pay on a sliding scale based on income. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, and uninsured patients are charged according to what they can afford.
Spanish interpretation available
Staff offer Spanish-language services, so language is not a barrier to getting tested or starting treatment.
Best for uninsured and low-income testing
If you need free HIV testing or can't afford a standard clinic visit, this is the place. It's also the right choice if you want PrEP—a daily pill that prevents HIV—or if you need TB screening and treatment in one location.
About 3 miles southwest of Odessa in Odessa: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center offers free STI testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis alongside HIV screening, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and on-site vaccines. It's ideal for anyone seeking free, walk-in testing without insurance or out-of-pocket worry.
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Free testing and same-visit treatment
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV at no cost—no insurance required, no appointment needed. If you test positive for a bacterial STI, treatment is available the same visit, so you walk out with a plan rather than a referral slip.
Prevention built into your visit
Beyond testing, the clinic offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, plus hepatitis B vaccination for adults. Staff also provide STI and HIV prevention education, helping you understand your risk and options going forward.
Walk in anytime, completely free
There's no appointment barrier and no cost at any stage—testing, treatment for bacterial STIs, and vaccines are all free. This clinic is built for people who need straightforward, judgment-free care without financial or scheduling friction.
Best for uninsured or cash-conscious testing
If you're uninsured, between jobs, or simply want to avoid a bill, this is your clinic. The combination of free testing, same-visit treatment, and walk-in access makes it the easiest entry point for anyone who's been putting off a test.
About 14 miles northeast of Odessa in Midland: Texas Department of State Health Services is a public health clinic offering free STI testing, same-visit treatment, and prevention services including vaccines and doxy-PEP. It's built for anyone seeking straightforward sexual health care without cost barriers.
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A public clinic, free and appointment-based
The Texas Department of State Health Services in Midland is a state-run clinic where you can walk through testing, treatment, and prevention in one visit—at no cost. You'll need to book an appointment, and Spanish interpretation is available, so language won't block you from care.
Testing and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and conventional HIV, plus TB. If you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, treatment happens on the same visit. Syphilis is also treated there; HIV and TB require follow-up specialist care, but the clinic manages both.
Prevention built in—vaccines, doxy-PEP, and education
Beyond testing, the clinic offers mpox, HPV, and hepatitis A and B vaccines at no charge. If you're at risk for bacterial STIs, doxy-PEP (an antibiotic taken after sex to prevent infection) is available. Condoms and prevention counseling are part of the visit.
Best for anyone without insurance or savings
If you're uninsured, paying out of pocket, or just want straightforward public health care, this clinic removes the cost question entirely. The appointment requirement means you'll plan ahead, but that also means no wait-time surprises on the day.
About 15 miles northeast of Odessa in Midland: Midland Health Department offers STI and TB testing by appointment, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and vaccines to prevent future disease. It's ideal for anyone seeking affordable care on a sliding scale, with Spanish interpretation available.
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Book ahead for a focused visit
Midland Health Department requires an appointment, which means shorter wait times and staff ready for your visit. Once there, you'll get counseling alongside testing, and if you're diagnosed with a bacterial infection like chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment happens the same day.
Tests cover the infections that matter most
The clinic screens for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and tuberculosis. Bacterial STIs are treated on-site immediately; HIV results come with counseling to help you understand next steps and prevention options.
Sliding scale makes it affordable
Testing and treatment are not free, but the clinic uses a sliding scale based on income, and Medicaid is accepted. You'll pay according to what you can afford, not a flat fee.
Spanish interpretation and vaccines included
Staff offer Spanish interpretation, and the clinic provides HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines alongside testing and treatment. This is the place if you want prevention and care bundled into one appointment.
About 18 miles northeast of Odessa in Midland: Midland Community Healthcare Services is a community clinic offering STI testing, treatment, and prevention in one visit, with sliding-scale fees and walk-in access for anyone seeking care without an appointment.
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A community clinic built for real access
Midland Community Healthcare Services meets you where you are—walk in without an appointment, get tested and treated the same day if needed, and pay on a sliding scale based on what you can afford. Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are all accepted; if you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, the clinic adjusts the fee to fit your situation.
Testing and treatment in one place
You can screen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and HIV in a single visit. Bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea can be treated right there; hepatitis B and C testing is available, with treatment managed through the clinic. The clinic also offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, plus family planning and STI prevention education to help you stay healthy.
Best for anyone without insurance or with tight timing
If you need testing without scheduling weeks ahead, or if cost is a concern, this clinic removes those barriers. Walk in, get answers, and leave with a treatment plan or prevention strategy—all in one afternoon.
About 33 miles north of Odessa in Andrews: Andrews County Health Department offers free STI testing and treatment on a sliding-scale fee structure, accepting Medicaid and Medicare. It's built for anyone seeking affordable sexual health care without insurance barriers.
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Free testing, sliding scale for the rest
STI testing is free at Andrews County Health Department, and Medicaid and Medicare cover most visits; uninsured patients pay on a sliding scale tied to income. That removes the cost worry for anyone without insurance or tight on cash.
Tests and treatment in one place
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and conventional HIV, and can treat bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) the same visit. TB testing and treatment are also available, as are mpox and HPV vaccines—plus hepatitis B vaccination for adults who need it.
Appointments required; Spanish spoken
You'll need to call ahead and book an appointment rather than walk in. Staff offer interpretation in Spanish, so language won't block access.
Best for uninsured and underinsured locals
This is the right choice if you're paying out of pocket or on Medicaid—the sliding scale and free testing mean you won't face surprise bills, and a health department clinic means solid, routine care without frills.
A safety-net rural health clinic about 55 miles from Odessa. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
About 57 miles northeast of Odessa in Big Spring: South Plains Rural Health Services is a rural health clinic serving patients across the region with full STI testing, same-visit treatment, and prevention all in one visit. It's built for anyone—insured, uninsured, or on Medicaid—who needs straightforward sexual health care without traveling far.
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A rural clinic that handles it all
South Plains Rural Health Services is a full-service rural health clinic, not a specialized STI center, but it offers complete sexual health screening and care in a single visit. You'll get tested for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, and TB; if you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment happens the same day. The clinic also offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, condom distribution, and counseling on prevention—so a routine visit can cover testing, treatment, and protection all at once.
Cost that scales to your situation
There is a standard fee for visits, but South Plains uses a sliding scale, so what you pay depends on your income. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, as is most insurance. If you're uninsured and paying out of pocket, the sliding scale keeps costs lower than a standard clinic visit would be.
Appointments required; Spanish and ASL available
You'll need to call ahead and schedule an appointment—there's no walk-in option. The clinic offers interpretation in Spanish and American Sign Language, so language won't be a barrier to care.
Best for rural patients who need one stop
This clinic is ideal if you live in or near Big Spring and want to avoid a long drive to a city STI clinic. It's also a good fit if you're insured or on Medicaid and prefer a full-service health center over a specialized testing site.
11 testing centers serving Odessa and Ector County — screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, Conventional HIV, TB, HIV.
Community health center
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.
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 194 reviews
875 Central Drive, Odessa, TX, 79761
1.3 miles away
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Ector County Health Department
★★★★☆4.1(52 reviews)?
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 52 reviews
About 3 miles southwest of Odessa in Odessa: Ector County Health Department is a public clinic that screens for and treats bacterial STIs, HIV, and TB in a single visit, with free HIV testing and sliding-scale fees for other services—ideal for anyone without insurance or on a tight budget.
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Walk-in testing and same-visit treatment
No appointment needed: you can walk in, get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and TB, and if you test positive for a bacterial infection, start treatment the same day. Counseling and education are built into every visit, so you leave with a clear picture of your results and next steps.
Free HIV testing; sliding-scale for the rest
HIV testing is free. For other tests and services—STI screening, TB testing, treatment, vaccines (HPV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B), and PrEP—you pay on a sliding scale based on income. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, and uninsured patients are charged according to what they can afford.
Spanish interpretation available
Staff offer Spanish-language services, so language is not a barrier to getting tested or starting treatment.
Best for uninsured and low-income testing
If you need free HIV testing or can't afford a standard clinic visit, this is the place. It's also the right choice if you want PrEP—a daily pill that prevents HIV—or if you need TB screening and treatment in one location.
PrEP
221 North Texas Avenue, Odessa, TX 79761
3.0 miles away
About 3 miles southwest of Odessa in Odessa: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center offers free STI testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis alongside HIV screening, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and on-site vaccines. It's ideal for anyone seeking free, walk-in testing without insurance or out-of-pocket worry.
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Free testing and same-visit treatment
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV at no cost—no insurance required, no appointment needed. If you test positive for a bacterial STI, treatment is available the same visit, so you walk out with a plan rather than a referral slip.
Prevention built into your visit
Beyond testing, the clinic offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, plus hepatitis B vaccination for adults. Staff also provide STI and HIV prevention education, helping you understand your risk and options going forward.
Walk in anytime, completely free
There's no appointment barrier and no cost at any stage—testing, treatment for bacterial STIs, and vaccines are all free. This clinic is built for people who need straightforward, judgment-free care without financial or scheduling friction.
Best for uninsured or cash-conscious testing
If you're uninsured, between jobs, or simply want to avoid a bill, this is your clinic. The combination of free testing, same-visit treatment, and walk-in access makes it the easiest entry point for anyone who's been putting off a test.
Title X
701 West 5th Street, Odessa, TX 79763
3.4 miles away
About 14 miles northeast of Odessa in Midland: Texas Department of State Health Services is a public health clinic offering free STI testing, same-visit treatment, and prevention services including vaccines and doxy-PEP. It's built for anyone seeking straightforward sexual health care without cost barriers.
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A public clinic, free and appointment-based
The Texas Department of State Health Services in Midland is a state-run clinic where you can walk through testing, treatment, and prevention in one visit—at no cost. You'll need to book an appointment, and Spanish interpretation is available, so language won't block you from care.
Testing and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and conventional HIV, plus TB. If you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, treatment happens on the same visit. Syphilis is also treated there; HIV and TB require follow-up specialist care, but the clinic manages both.
Prevention built in—vaccines, doxy-PEP, and education
Beyond testing, the clinic offers mpox, HPV, and hepatitis A and B vaccines at no charge. If you're at risk for bacterial STIs, doxy-PEP (an antibiotic taken after sex to prevent infection) is available. Condoms and prevention counseling are part of the visit.
Best for anyone without insurance or savings
If you're uninsured, paying out of pocket, or just want straightforward public health care, this clinic removes the cost question entirely. The appointment requirement means you'll plan ahead, but that also means no wait-time surprises on the day.
DoxyPEP
1101 North Midland Drive, Midland, TX 79705
14.3 miles away
Doxy PEP · Family Planning · Mpox Vaccine · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
About 15 miles northeast of Odessa in Midland: Midland Health Department offers STI and TB testing by appointment, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and vaccines to prevent future disease. It's ideal for anyone seeking affordable care on a sliding scale, with Spanish interpretation available.
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Book ahead for a focused visit
Midland Health Department requires an appointment, which means shorter wait times and staff ready for your visit. Once there, you'll get counseling alongside testing, and if you're diagnosed with a bacterial infection like chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment happens the same day.
Tests cover the infections that matter most
The clinic screens for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and tuberculosis. Bacterial STIs are treated on-site immediately; HIV results come with counseling to help you understand next steps and prevention options.
Sliding scale makes it affordable
Testing and treatment are not free, but the clinic uses a sliding scale based on income, and Medicaid is accepted. You'll pay according to what you can afford, not a flat fee.
Spanish interpretation and vaccines included
Staff offer Spanish interpretation, and the clinic provides HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines alongside testing and treatment. This is the place if you want prevention and care bundled into one appointment.
3303 West Illinois, Suite 22 Midland, TX 79704
15.0 miles away
About 18 miles northeast of Odessa in Midland: Midland Community Healthcare Services is a community clinic offering STI testing, treatment, and prevention in one visit, with sliding-scale fees and walk-in access for anyone seeking care without an appointment.
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A community clinic built for real access
Midland Community Healthcare Services meets you where you are—walk in without an appointment, get tested and treated the same day if needed, and pay on a sliding scale based on what you can afford. Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are all accepted; if you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, the clinic adjusts the fee to fit your situation.
Testing and treatment in one place
You can screen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and HIV in a single visit. Bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea can be treated right there; hepatitis B and C testing is available, with treatment managed through the clinic. The clinic also offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, plus family planning and STI prevention education to help you stay healthy.
Best for anyone without insurance or with tight timing
If you need testing without scheduling weeks ahead, or if cost is a concern, this clinic removes those barriers. Walk in, get answers, and leave with a treatment plan or prevention strategy—all in one afternoon.
801 East Florida Avenue, Midland, TX 79701
17.8 miles away
About 33 miles north of Odessa in Andrews: Andrews County Health Department offers free STI testing and treatment on a sliding-scale fee structure, accepting Medicaid and Medicare. It's built for anyone seeking affordable sexual health care without insurance barriers.
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Free testing, sliding scale for the rest
STI testing is free at Andrews County Health Department, and Medicaid and Medicare cover most visits; uninsured patients pay on a sliding scale tied to income. That removes the cost worry for anyone without insurance or tight on cash.
Tests and treatment in one place
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and conventional HIV, and can treat bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) the same visit. TB testing and treatment are also available, as are mpox and HPV vaccines—plus hepatitis B vaccination for adults who need it.
Appointments required; Spanish spoken
You'll need to call ahead and book an appointment rather than walk in. Staff offer interpretation in Spanish, so language won't block access.
Best for uninsured and underinsured locals
This is the right choice if you're paying out of pocket or on Medicaid—the sliding scale and free testing mean you won't face surprise bills, and a health department clinic means solid, routine care without frills.
208 Northwest 2nd Street, Andrews, TX 79714
32.6 miles away
A safety-net rural health clinic about 55 miles from Odessa. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
About 57 miles northeast of Odessa in Big Spring: South Plains Rural Health Services is a rural health clinic serving patients across the region with full STI testing, same-visit treatment, and prevention all in one visit. It's built for anyone—insured, uninsured, or on Medicaid—who needs straightforward sexual health care without traveling far.
Read full overviewShow less
A rural clinic that handles it all
South Plains Rural Health Services is a full-service rural health clinic, not a specialized STI center, but it offers complete sexual health screening and care in a single visit. You'll get tested for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, and TB; if you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment happens the same day. The clinic also offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, condom distribution, and counseling on prevention—so a routine visit can cover testing, treatment, and protection all at once.
Cost that scales to your situation
There is a standard fee for visits, but South Plains uses a sliding scale, so what you pay depends on your income. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, as is most insurance. If you're uninsured and paying out of pocket, the sliding scale keeps costs lower than a standard clinic visit would be.
Appointments required; Spanish and ASL available
You'll need to call ahead and schedule an appointment—there's no walk-in option. The clinic offers interpretation in Spanish and American Sign Language, so language won't be a barrier to care.
Best for rural patients who need one stop
This clinic is ideal if you live in or near Big Spring and want to avoid a long drive to a city STI clinic. It's also a good fit if you're insured or on Medicaid and prefer a full-service health center over a specialized testing site.
103 West 11th Street, Big Spring, TX 79720
56.6 miles away
Family Planning · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Ector 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.
Showing the 6 closest CLIA-certified labs in Ector County.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records, filtered to active labs
certified for moderate-to-high-complexity testing — the level chlamydia/gonorrhea NAAT and syphilis serology
require — near Odessa. Any star rating is the CMS Hospital Compare overall rating where the lab is a rated
hospital. Inclusion is not an endorsement and doesn't confirm a facility offers STD testing — always call to verify.
Test from home
At-home STD testing in Odessa, TX
The nearest testing center is about 1 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Odessa, 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
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.
Best range — couples & full panels
myLAB Box
$79 & up
Screens for:
Up to 14 infections — incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
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.
Local clinicians
Doctors near Odessa who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 188 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Odessa — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 41 offer telehealth.
These are licensed clinicians who can order STD testing during a visit — not dedicated STD-testing clinics.
Confirm services and availability before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians (Medicare-enrolled providers).
Local context
About Odessa, TX
A notable share of residents speak limited English (bilingual services help). Odessa is a large city in Ector, Texas. Reliable home broadband isn't a given, so telehealth may be harder, and Gardendale sits just up the road. Busy local providers make at-home testing and telehealth a practical way to avoid the wait.
ZIP 79761 snapshot
Inside Odessa's ZIP code
These ZIP-level Census figures show the demographics that shape testing demand in Odessa.
Residents
30,243
Median age
30.4
Median income
$69,279
Getting there
How residents reach testing in Odessa
Walkability8.42 / 20 · Below average
At 8.42/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Odessa 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.
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Here's how reported STI rates in Ector County — the county that includes Odessa — compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~32% of Ector County residents are aged 15–34 (ACS) — the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally, which is why local screening access matters here.
Lower chlamydia rate than 10% of the state's 254 counties (ranked #26)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Ector County vs Texas vs U.S.
Ector CountyTexasU.S.
Infection
Ector County
Texas
United States
Chlamydia
578.7952 cases▲ 18%
491.9
492.2
Gonorrhea
126.4208 cases▼ 28%
176.4
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
18.230 cases▲ 21%
15
15.8
Syphilis (early)
32.253 cases▲ 22%
26.4
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
51.184 cases▲ 15%
44.3
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. County 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.
Reported STD rates in Ector County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 13% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Ector County, chlamydia has risen from 460.1 to 578.7 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 175.6 to 126.4 per 100,000 (28%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.3 to 18.2 per 100,000 (149%).
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
What shapes testing access in and around Odessa
Adults uninsured
27.7%
No routine checkup
29.6%
Binge drinking
17.2%
Frequent mental distress
18%
Depression
21%
Below poverty line
13%
Primary-care ratio
1,751 : 1
Ector County
Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
Social Vulnerability Index · 94th percentile nationally
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 Ector County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Ector County (2023)
People living with HIV
282 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
29
On PrEP (coverage)
25.3%
Ector County HIV care continuum (2023)
Ector County recorded 22.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Ector County residents living with HIV, 78.3% are in care · 66.6% 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 the county health department.
Pregnant or planning to be?
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 Ector County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Two quick references for getting tested in Ector County: the CDC's screening schedule (who should test, and how often) and the detection "window" for each infection (the earliest a test can reliably detect it). Select any infection to open its in-depth testing guide — every clinic and lab listed above for Odessa screens for them.
Who should get tested, and how often
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
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative — confirm timing with a Odessa-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Odessa 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
$79.20
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.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, prevention & online treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Odessa, telehealth covers the rest of the picture — 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.
Prevent (PrEP & DoxyPEP)
Daily or on-demand medication that prevents HIV — and DoxyPEP, which lowers the risk of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Mistr
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP — HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Pricing varies by insurance and changes often — confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a
substitute for emergency care.
Privacy
Confidentiality & consent in Texas
The questions Odessa residents ask most before testing, answered under Texas law — which sets confidentiality and consent the same way statewide. Prefer to keep your name off the record? See our guide to anonymous STD testing.
Can a minor consent?
In Texas, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own — no parental permission is required.
Will it show on my insurance?
If you use health insurance, an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) may be mailed to the policyholder. Under HIPAA you can ask your insurer in writing to send communications confidentially. To keep a test fully private, choose a self-pay private lab, an at-home kit, or a public health clinic — none of these bill your insurance.
Anonymous & no-insurance options
Public health clinics and at-home kits let you test without involving insurance or your regular doctor. Many Texas health departments offer free or low-cost STI testing, and several sites provide anonymous HIV testing.
Can my partner be treated too?
Yes. Texas permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication to pass to your partner — no separate exam or appointment needed for them.
Source: Guttmacher Institute — Minors' Access to STI Services; HIPAA 45 CFR 164.522; CDC — Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (last updated Jul 2025). General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
STD testing FAQs for Odessa, TX
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
How many places can I test near Odessa?
There are 8 options within a 30-mile drive.
Can I use Medicaid for testing?
Yes — Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.
Where can I get tested for free near Odessa?
Ector County Health Department, about 3 mi away, provides free testing.
What does a full STD panel cover?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
What's the local chlamydia rate?
Ector County reported ~579 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Texas average.
How is chlamydia tested near Odessa?
Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.
Is there an at-home STD test for Odessa?
At-home kits mail to 79761: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~1–2 days.
What happens after a positive result?
Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up — the infection is manageable.
Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?
Yes — site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.
Does a negative test mean I'm safe?
Reassuring if you tested after the window — just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.
