Urgent Care Centers Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 4898
  • Published Date: Aug 25, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Urgent Care Centers Market Segmentation:

Service Channel Segment Analysis

Walk-in clinics segment is projected to garner the largest revenue share of 76.6% in the market during the forecast period. The dominance in the segment is attributed to its significance in urgent diagnosis and insurance reimbursement policies for on-site care. This can be testified by the report from CMS, which revealed that U.S. healthcare spending reached USD 4.9 trillion in 2023, accounting for 17.6% of GDP. Cost-efficient care alternatives such as urgent care centers continue to attract both patients and investors, hence a positive segment outlook.

Age Group Segment Analysis

Adult demographic segment is expected to gain a significant share of 41.3%in the urgent care centers market by the end of 2035. The growth in the segment originates from employer-sponsored care benefits and the service availability, regardless of the time.  This can be testified by the report from HMCC in June 2024 that revealed that adults under the age of 43 are more likely to seek care in these centers or retail clinic settings compared to other age groups, thereby providing an encouraging revenue opportunity.

Application Segment Analysis

Acute illness treatment segment is anticipated to capture a considerable revenue share of 32.6% in the market during the discussed time frame. These settings are currently offering rapid PCR testing, and the reduced wait times are making it preferable to a wider audience group. The study by Cureus in March 2024 revealed that the patients who were unaware of urgent care centers visited a UCC recently, mainly for minor issues like colds, headaches, and abdominal pain, denoting a wider segment scope.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

Segment

Subsegments

Service Channel

  • Walk-In Clinics
  • Diagnostic Services
  • Treatment Services
  • Online Platforms (Telehealth)

Age Group

  • Pediatric
  • Adult
  • Geriatric

Application

  • Acute Illness Treatment
  • Injury Care
  • Vaccination & Testing
  • Pediatric
  • Adult
  • Geriatric
  • Occupational Medicine

Product Type

  • Diagnostic Services
  • Treatment Services
  • Telemedicine Services

Technology Integration

  • AI-Driven Diagnostics
  • Telehealth Platforms
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Payment Source

  • Commercial / Managed Care Payor
  • Government Payor

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of the urgent care centers market was over USD 29.1 billion.

The market size for the urgent care centers market is projected to reach USD 46.9 billion by the end of 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period, i.e., between 2026-2035.

The major players in the market are HCA Healthcare, CityMD (Summit Health), MedExpress (Optum), American Family Care, NextCare Holdings, Mediclinic International, Fresenius Medical Care, Bupa, and others.

In terms of service channel, the walk-in clinics segment is anticipated to garner the largest market share of 76.6% by 2035 and display lucrative growth opportunities during 2026-2035.

The market in North America is projected to hold the largest market share of 48.5% by the end of 2035 and provide more business opportunities in the future.
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