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Urgent care in South Dakota

649urgent care centers across 137 cities in South Dakota. 86 list 24-hour service. Browse by city below to find a clinic, view hours, and get directions.

South Dakota at a glance

  • 649urgent care centers
  • 137cities with listings
  • 86list 24-hour hours
  • 43%are in the 10 largest cities

The 10 cities with the most listings

  1. Sioux Falls59 urgent care centers
  2. Rapid City57 urgent care centers
  3. Yankton29 urgent care centers
  4. Huron25 urgent care centers
  5. Mitchell22 urgent care centers
  6. Aberdeen20 urgent care centers
  7. Watertown19 urgent care centers
  8. Brookings17 urgent care centers
  9. Hot Springs16 urgent care centers
  10. Pierre15 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 South Dakota

About urgent care in South Dakota

South Dakota is served by 649 urgent care centers and walk-in clinics listed on UCL, spread across 137 cities. These facilities provide non-emergency, outpatient care on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed.

Most South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota?

South Dakota has 649 urgent care centers listed on UCL across 137 cities.

Are there 24-hour urgent care centers in South Dakota?

Yes. 86 facilities list 24-hour service across South Dakota. Open any city above to see which centers in that area are open around the clock.

Which cities in South Dakota have the most urgent care centers?

The top 5 cities by facility count in South Dakota are Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Yankton, Huron, Mitchell. Sioux Falls alone has 59 urgent care centers.

What does urgent care cost in South Dakota?

Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in South Dakota 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 South Dakota?

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 South Dakota accept walk-ins?

Most urgent care centers in South Dakota 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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