March 2026 - Urgent Care Center Counts - By Independent Operator - By Hospital affiliated with/owned by Operator - By State
Urgent Care by the Numbers – January 2026
Source – UCA Top Operators and UC Counts by State January 2026- 15,309 open centers 40% affiliated with or owned...
2025 Recap: New Urgent Care Centers
Urgent Care growth in 2025 continued to reflect a maturing industry focused on scale, access, and comprehensive on-site services. A...
Urgent Care – Top Operators and State Distribution
There have been ~250 new Urgent Care centers open across the nation to date in 2025. The December 2025 ranking reports include the top 50 hospital and independent operators, and center counts by state, even showing which states have climbed the ranks over the year. Visit this post on The Check In for more details.
Site Selection: Your competitive edge starts with the right address
Choosing the wrong site for your Urgent Care center can derail growth from the start. Low patient volume, limited community reach, and nearby competitors can drain resources quickly. Poor visibility or access only adds to the challenge—reducing visits, hurting your reputation, and leaving little room for future expansion.
U.S. Cities (>20k pop.) with Greatest Growth
This Becker’s Hospital Review piece highlights the 15 fastest-growing U.S. cities between July 2023 and July 2024, based on the latest U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates
Are Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) Opportunities for Urgent Care?
Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) are geographic regions that lack adequate access to primary healthcare services, as defined by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). With many rural hospitals facing closure, the number of MUAs is expected to increase. But do these areas have the potential to support a successful Urgent Care center?