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Urgent care in North Carolina

3,076urgent care centers across 414 cities in North Carolina. 199 list 24-hour service. Browse by city below to find a clinic, view hours, and get directions.

North Carolina at a glance

  • 3,076urgent care centers
  • 414cities with listings
  • 199list 24-hour hours
  • 17%are in the 10 largest cities

The 10 cities with the most listings

  1. Charlotte105 urgent care centers
  2. Fayetteville67 urgent care centers
  3. Greensboro59 urgent care centers
  4. Wilmington54 urgent care centers
  5. Raleigh51 urgent care centers
  6. Winston-Salem40 urgent care centers
  7. Asheville38 urgent care centers
  8. Hendersonville36 urgent care centers
  9. Greenville35 urgent care centers
  10. High Point33 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 North Carolina

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

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Pins show the first 60 cities in the list. Pin number is the count. Select a pin to open that city.

About urgent care in North Carolina

North Carolina is served by 3,076 urgent care centers and walk-in clinics listed on UCL, spread across 414 cities. These facilities provide non-emergency, outpatient care on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed.

Most North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

North Carolina has 3,076 urgent care centers listed on UCL across 414 cities.

Are there 24-hour urgent care centers in North Carolina?

Yes. 199 facilities list 24-hour service across North Carolina. Open any city above to see which centers in that area are open around the clock.

Which cities in North Carolina have the most urgent care centers?

The top 5 cities by facility count in North Carolina are Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Wilmington, Raleigh. Charlotte alone has 105 urgent care centers.

What does urgent care cost in North Carolina?

Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

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 North Carolina accept walk-ins?

Most urgent care centers in North Carolina 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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