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Urgent care in Kentucky

2,277urgent care centers across 269 cities in Kentucky. 175 list 24-hour service. Browse by city below to find a clinic, view hours, and get directions.

Kentucky at a glance

  • 2,277urgent care centers
  • 269cities with listings
  • 175list 24-hour hours
  • 22%are in the 10 largest cities

The 10 cities with the most listings

  1. Louisville179 urgent care centers
  2. Lexington61 urgent care centers
  3. Ashland44 urgent care centers
  4. Paducah40 urgent care centers
  5. Pikeville34 urgent care centers
  6. Owensboro30 urgent care centers
  7. Bowling Green27 urgent care centers
  8. Morehead27 urgent care centers
  9. Hazard27 urgent care centers
  10. Madisonville26 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 Kentucky

269 cities, most listings first. Showing the first 60.

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About urgent care in Kentucky

Kentucky is served by 2,277 urgent care centers and walk-in clinics listed on UCL, spread across 269 cities. These facilities provide non-emergency, outpatient care on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed.

Most Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Kentucky has 2,277 urgent care centers listed on UCL across 269 cities.

Are there 24-hour urgent care centers in Kentucky?

Yes. 175 facilities list 24-hour service across Kentucky. Open any city above to see which centers in that area are open around the clock.

Which cities in Kentucky have the most urgent care centers?

The top 5 cities by facility count in Kentucky are Louisville, Lexington, Ashland, Paducah, Pikeville. Louisville alone has 179 urgent care centers.

What does urgent care cost in Kentucky?

Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

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 Kentucky accept walk-ins?

Most urgent care centers in Kentucky 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.

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