Urgent Care growth in 2025 continued to reflect a maturing industry focused on scale, access, and comprehensive on-site services. A total of 611 new Urgent Care centers opened during the year, with expansion concentrated in high-growth and high-population states. Texas led all states with 66 new centers, followed by California (51), Florida (46), North Carolina (42), and Georgia (29)—highlighting continued investment in the South and Sun Belt markets.

• Ownership trends show that independent operators opened nearly two-thirds of new centers, while hospital-affiliated organizations accounted for just over one-third, signaling a sustained non-hospital investment.
• Nearly 58% of new centers were part of organizations operating 10 or more locations, underscoring continued consolidation and the importance of multi-site platforms.
• Clinically, more than 80% of new centers opened with on-site X-ray capability, reinforcing patient expectations for comprehensive diagnostic services.
• From an access standpoint, over 70% of new centers operate seven days per week, and many maintain extended annual operating hours commonly exceeding 4,000 hours per year—to meet consumer demand for convenient, after-hours care.

While 611 new centers opened in 2025 the net growth to the industry totaled 277 centers due to closures and consolidation. 

Total center count for January 2025 was 15,032 and we are closing out 2025 with 15,309 centers.

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