How Much Does Urgent Care Visit Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Urgent Care Visit Include?
Urgent care centers treat non-emergency illnesses and injuries without an appointment. Common visits include flu, sprains, minor fractures, infections, and stitches.
The national average cost for urgent care visit is $200 per visit. Most homeowners pay between $100 and $500, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Visit Type
Basic visit (cold/flu): $100-$200. X-ray needed: $200-$400. Stitches/casting: $300-$600
With Insurance
Typical copay: $25-$75. Without insurance: $150-$500
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Type of treatment
- ✓Tests needed (X-ray, lab work)
- ✓Insurance coverage
- ✓Location
- ✓Time of visit
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Urgent care costs 80-90% less than an ER visit for the same treatment
- 2.Check if your insurance has preferred urgent care networks
- 3.Telehealth visits cost $50-$100 for simple issues like flu or UTI
- 4.Ask about cash-pay pricing if uninsured — often $150-$250 flat rate
📈 Urgent Care Visit Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.6% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $170 | — |
| 2021 | $177 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $189 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | $194 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $200 | +3.1% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Urgent Care Visit Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $82 | $164 | $410 |
| Alaska | $128 | $256 | $640 |
| Arizona | $95 | $190 | $475 |
| Arkansas | $80 | $160 | $400 |
| California | $135 | $270 | $675 |
| Colorado | $108 | $216 | $540 |
| Connecticut | $122 | $244 | $610 |
| Delaware | $105 | $210 | $525 |
| Florida | $98 | $196 | $490 |
| Georgia | $90 | $180 | $450 |
| Hawaii | $142 | $284 | $710 |
| Idaho | $92 | $184 | $460 |
| Illinois | $105 | $210 | $525 |
| Indiana | $88 | $176 | $440 |
| Iowa | $86 | $172 | $430 |
| Kansas | $85 | $170 | $425 |
| Kentucky | $84 | $168 | $420 |
| Louisiana | $87 | $174 | $435 |
| Maine | $102 | $204 | $510 |
| Maryland | $115 | $230 | $575 |
| Massachusetts | $130 | $260 | $650 |
| Michigan | $92 | $184 | $460 |
| Minnesota | $102 | $204 | $510 |
| Mississippi | $78 | $156 | $390 |
| Missouri | $87 | $174 | $435 |
| Montana | $95 | $190 | $475 |
| Nebraska | $88 | $176 | $440 |
| Nevada | $102 | $204 | $510 |
| New Hampshire | $112 | $224 | $560 |
| New Jersey | $125 | $250 | $625 |
| New Mexico | $90 | $180 | $450 |
| New York | $132 | $264 | $660 |
| North Carolina | $90 | $180 | $450 |
| North Dakota | $90 | $180 | $450 |
| Ohio | $90 | $180 | $450 |
| Oklahoma | $83 | $166 | $415 |
| Oregon | $110 | $220 | $550 |
| Pennsylvania | $102 | $204 | $510 |
| Rhode Island | $115 | $230 | $575 |
| South Carolina | $87 | $174 | $435 |
| South Dakota | $85 | $170 | $425 |
| Tennessee | $86 | $172 | $430 |
| Texas | $93 | $186 | $465 |
| Utah | $95 | $190 | $475 |
| Vermont | $108 | $216 | $540 |
| Virginia | $105 | $210 | $525 |
| Washington | $115 | $230 | $575 |
| West Virginia | $80 | $160 | $400 |
| Wisconsin | $94 | $188 | $470 |
| Wyoming | $92 | $184 | $460 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I go to urgent care vs the ER?
Urgent care for: sprains, minor cuts, flu, infections, ear pain. ER for: chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, head injuries, stroke symptoms.
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