Urgent care in Alaska
278urgent care centers across 48 cities in Alaska. 21 list 24-hour service. Browse by city below to find a clinic, view hours, and get directions.
Alaska at a glance
- 278urgent care centers
- 48cities with listings
- 21list 24-hour hours
- 67%are in the 10 largest cities
The 10 cities with the most listings
- Anchorage51 urgent care centers
- Fairbanks23 urgent care centers
- Wasilla20 urgent care centers
- Ketchikan16 urgent care centers
- Bethel14 urgent care centers
- Homer14 urgent care centers
- Ninilchik13 urgent care centers
- Kenai12 urgent care centers
- Palmer12 urgent care centers
- Juneau10 urgent care centers
Counts come from our listings and the hours each listing publishes; the full city list is below.
Urgent care by city in Alaska
48 cities, most listings first.
- Anchorage51
- Fairbanks23
- Wasilla20
- Ketchikan16
- Bethel14
- Homer14
- Ninilchik13
- Kenai12
- Palmer12
- Juneau10
- Soldotna9
- Eagle River9
- Sitka8
- Seward6
- Seldovia6
- Kodiak5
- Thorne Bay4
- Valdez3
- Craig3
- Kasigluk3
- Nome2
- Willow2
- Anchor Point2
- Healy2
- Klawock2
- Napaskiak2
- Akiak2
- Girdwood2
- Utqiagvik2
- Kalifornsky1
- Unalaska1
- North Pole1
- Houston1
- Sutton-Alpine1
- Metlakatla1
- Skagway1
- Talkeetna1
- Kwethluk1
- Akiachak1
- Kasilof1
- Nunapitchuk1
- Hydaburg1
- Tuluksak1
- Cooper Landing1
- Atmautluak1
- Whittier1
- Cantwell1
- Hope1
Pin number is the count. Select a pin to open that city.
About urgent care in Alaska
Alaska is served by 278 urgent care centers and walk-in clinics listed on UCL, spread across 48 cities. These facilities provide non-emergency, outpatient care on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed.
Most Alaska urgent care centers handle non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries for adults and children: fevers, sprains, lacerations, infections, sports physicals, X-rays, lab tests, and minor procedures. Centers in larger cities often have on-site labs and imaging, while smaller community clinics offer more limited services.
UCL listed clinics in Alaska do not replace a primary care physician or a hospital's emergency department. They fill the gap between the two: care that can't wait for a doctor's appointment but isn't life-threatening. For chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness, or any potentially life-threatening symptom, call 911.
Frequently asked questions
How many urgent care centers are in Alaska?
Alaska has 278 urgent care centers listed on UCL across 48 cities.
Are there 24-hour urgent care centers in Alaska?
Yes. 21 facilities list 24-hour service across Alaska. Open any city above to see which centers in that area are open around the clock.
Which cities in Alaska have the most urgent care centers?
The top 5 cities by facility count in Alaska are Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, Ketchikan, Bethel. Anchorage alone has 51 urgent care centers.
What does urgent care cost in Alaska?
Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in Alaska typically range from $100–$250 for an uninsured visit. With insurance, the visit cost is usually a copay of $25–$75. Costs vary by facility and services received, so verify with each clinic before visiting.
When should I go to urgent care vs the ER in Alaska?
Go to urgent care for non-life-threatening illness or injury: fevers, sprains, infections, minor cuts, mild asthma, UTIs, flu, rashes. Go to the ER for chest pain, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe head injury, heavy bleeding, severe burns, or any potentially life-threatening symptom. When in doubt with a serious symptom, call 911.
Do urgent care centers in Alaska accept walk-ins?
Most urgent care centers in Alaska accept walk-in patients without an appointment. Some offer optional online check-in to reduce wait time. Each facility's policy is listed on its individual page.