Urgent Care in Hickory, NC
Open as late as 8:30pm · No 24-hour clinics listed
Hickory is the commercial and healthcare center of the western Piedmont region of North Carolina, served by Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center (Duke LifePoint) with urgent care clinics along US Highway 70, US 321, and Tate Boulevard. The city's manufacturing heritage in furniture and fiber optics, large Latinx immigrant workforce in area plants, and role as the regional hub for Catawba, Alexander, and Burke counties create consistent urgent care demand with strong occupational medicine and multilingual service needs.
Urgent care hours in Hickory, NC: The earliest opening time among Hickory, NC's 7 listed urgent care clinics is 7:30am, and the latest closing time is 8:30pm. 0 locations stay open past 9pm, and 7 are open on weekends. Use the Open Now filter below to see who's currently accepting patients.
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AFC Urgent Care Hickory, NC
FastMed Urgent Care
Carolina QuickCare - Hickory Urgent Care
Catawba Urgent Care of Mountain View, Hickory
HighER Level Urgent Care
Fast Pace Health Urgent Care - Hickory, NC
MinuteClinic at CVS
What to Expect at Urgent Care in Hickory, NC
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Health Considerations in North Carolina
The Research Triangle region of North Carolina — Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill — is notorious for extreme spring pollen seasons, with tree pollen counts among the highest in the country from late February through April, driving heavy urgent care demand for allergy symptoms, sinus infections, and asthma flares. The state's coastal communities also face hurricane risk, and summer heat and humidity in the Piedmont and coastal plain create conditions for heat-related illness from June through September.
Urgent Care in Hickory, NC — Frequently Asked Questions
Is urgent care open on weekends in Hickory, NC?
Yes — 7 of the 7 urgent care clinics listed above for Hickory, NC are open on Saturday and/or Sunday. Some locations have reduced Sunday hours, so check the listings above for exact weekend hours at each clinic. If you need care on a Sunday evening, it's worth calling ahead to confirm the location hasn't closed early. See urgent care hours nationwide for typical weekend hours.
Do I need an appointment for urgent care in Hickory, NC?
No appointment is needed at most Hickory, NC urgent care centers. Most locations listed above take walk-ins, though a few clinics work by appointment, so call ahead if you're unsure. Some clinics offer online check-in so you can hold your spot in line before you arrive and reduce your time in the waiting room — check the clinic's website or Google listing to see if this is available.
How much does urgent care cost in Hickory, NC?
A typical urgent care visit in Hickory, NC costs between $100 and $200 without insurance for a basic exam. Additional services — such as X-rays, lab tests, rapid strep or flu tests, or stitches — will increase the total. Most clinics will provide a cost estimate when you call, and many post their self-pay rates on their website. See our full urgent care cost guide for a detailed breakdown.
Does urgent care in Hickory, NC accept Medicaid?
Many urgent care centers in Hickory, NC accept North Carolina Medicaid along with Medicare and major commercial insurance plans, but acceptance varies by clinic and by Medicaid managed-care plan. Call ahead to confirm the location takes your specific plan and is in-network before your visit.
What is the wait time at urgent care in Hickory, NC?
Wait times vary by clinic. HighER Level Urgent Care is the highest-rated option among the 7 clinics listed here, at 4.9★. Weekday mornings tend to have the shortest waits industry-wide, and online check-in — where available — can reduce time in the waiting room.
What can urgent care treat in Hickory, NC?
Hickory, NC urgent care centers treat a wide range of non-life-threatening conditions including colds, flu, strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections, minor cuts and lacerations, sprains, rashes, pink eye, and more. Many locations also provide X-rays, lab work, and vaccinations. For chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, or other emergencies, go to the nearest ER or call 911.
Should I go to urgent care or the ER in Hickory, NC?
Choose urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions — infections, minor injuries, illness, and anything that isn't immediately dangerous. Go to the ER (or call 911) for chest pain, difficulty breathing, suspected stroke, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, or any situation that could be life-threatening. Urgent care is typically faster and far less expensive for the conditions it's designed to handle. See our full ER vs. urgent care guide for more detail.
How many urgent care options does Hickory, NC have?
Hickory, NC has 7 listed urgent care clinics, averaging 4.4★ across 5,305 reviews. See the full list above for addresses, phone numbers, and hours.