Market rankings · Alabama
Urgent care and walk-in clinics in Alabama
Markets across Alabama ranked by the Groundwork market score for urgent care and walk-in clinics, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 81
- 2 chain locations (2%)
- Official establishments
- 104
- +30.0% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $2.1B
- On medical and dental services
- Listings per 10k households
- 0.4
- 20% below the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $25.9M
- 5% above the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #24 of 50
- Market score 51 · Upper middle
A site report maps the urgent care and walk-in clinics on map listings around any address in Alabama by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
As of September 2026, map listings count 81 urgent care and walk-in clinics in Alabama. Chain locations make up 2% of them, against 24% across the U.S. That comes to 0.4 for every 10,000 households, 20% below the U.S. rate of 0.5.
Households in Alabama spend about $2.1B a year on medical and dental services, or $1,050 per household, 19% below the U.S. average. That works out to $25.9M per clinic, 5% above the U.S. figure of $24.5M. That spending covers all medical and dental services, which urgent care and walk-in clinics share with other businesses in the trade.
In 2023, official counts showed 104 businesses with payroll in Alabama classed as freestanding emergency and urgent care centers, up 30.0% from 2019. That is one for every 19,204 households, against one for every 12,867 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count rose 32.0% over the same years.
Among 50 states, Alabama ranks #24 for urgent care and walk-in clinics, with a Groundwork market score of 51 (upper middle). Of the 6 scored metro areas in or partly in Alabama, the Huntsville metro area scores highest (53). Among 6 scored counties, Baldwin County scores highest (52).
Every market in Alabama for urgent care and walk-in clinics
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in Alabama, highest first; the U.S. rank compares each market with every other of its kind. A metro area that crosses a state line is listed in each state it reaches, and numbered only in the state its page is under. How the score works.
Metro areas
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Huntsville, AL | 53 | 12 | 0.6 | $20.6M | +12.5% | #88 of 197 |
| 2Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | 50 | 7 | 0.7 | $16M | +14.8% | #102 of 197 |
| 3Birmingham, AL | 40 | 28 | 0.6 | $18.4M | +1.4% | #136 of 197 |
| 4Tuscaloosa, AL | 40 | 6 | 0.6 | $18.1M | +2.9% | #138 of 197 |
| 5Montgomery, AL | 36 | 12 | 0.8 | $13.1M | +0.9% | #156 of 197 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | 20 | 7 | 0.5 | $18.4M | −1.3% | #190 of 197 |
| Mobile, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.1 | $81.8M | −0.7% | |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | $26.7M | +7.1% | |
| Decatur, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.5% | |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.3 | $32.4M | +3.5% | |
| Dothan, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $60.6M | +3.4% | |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.3% | |
| Gadsden, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $37.5M | +0.4% |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGrange, GA-AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.0% | |
| Albertville, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +6.0% | |
| Talladega-Sylacauga, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | 0.0% | |
| Cullman, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $36.4M | +6.7% | |
| Fort Payne, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.4% | |
| Enterprise, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $22.2M | +6.3% | |
| Scottsboro, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $10.4M | +3.3% | |
| Ozark, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.3% | |
| Alexander City, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.8% | |
| Selma, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $13.1M | −7.9% | |
| Troy, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.4% | |
| Russellville, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.1% | |
| Eufaula, AL-GA | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.2% |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Baldwin County, AL | 52 | 7 | 0.7 | $16M | +14.8% | #151 of 325 |
| 2Madison County, AL | 47 | 11 | 0.7 | $18.1M | +11.0% | #183 of 325 |
| 3Shelby County, AL | 40 | 10 | 1.2 | $11.1M | +6.5% | #235 of 325 |
| 4Tuscaloosa County, AL | 39 | 6 | 0.7 | $15.8M | +3.8% | #238 of 325 |
| 5Jefferson County, AL | 37 | 15 | 0.6 | $19.7M | −1.3% | #244 of 325 |
| 6Montgomery County, AL | 30 | 9 | 1.0 | $10.2M | −1.1% | #280 of 325 |
| Mobile County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.1 | $81.8M | −0.7% | |
| Lee County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | $24.6M | +8.6% | |
| Morgan County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.6% | |
| Calhoun County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.3% | |
| Limestone County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $48M | +18.0% | |
| Houston County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $43.7M | +2.8% | |
| Etowah County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $37.5M | +0.4% | |
| Marshall County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +6.0% | |
| Lauderdale County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $40.6M | +3.3% | |
| St. Clair County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $38.1M | +7.1% | |
| Cullman County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $36.4M | +6.7% | |
| Elmore County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $36.3M | +4.2% | |
| Talladega County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.3% | |
| DeKalb County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.4% | |
| Walker County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | 0.0% | |
| Autauga County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $12.8M | +5.1% | |
| Blount County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.8% | |
| Russell County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.6% | |
| Colbert County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $24.2M | +3.8% |
Show all 67 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $22.2M | +6.3% | |
| Jackson County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $10.4M | +3.3% | |
| Dale County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.3% | |
| Chilton County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +5.9% | |
| Tallapoosa County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.8% | |
| Covington County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.2% | |
| Dallas County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $13.1M | −7.9% | |
| Escambia County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | 0.0% | |
| Chambers County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.9% | |
| Lawrence County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.3% | |
| Pike County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.4% | |
| Franklin County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.1% | |
| Marion County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $9.8M | −0.3% | |
| Geneva County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.2% | |
| Cherokee County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +5.8% | |
| Barbour County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.4% | |
| Winston County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.4% | |
| Clarke County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.2% | |
| Randolph County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +4.8% | |
| Bibb County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3.6M | +0.4% | |
| Monroe County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.8% | |
| Marengo County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.0% | |
| Pickens County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.9% | |
| Macon County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −6.8% | |
| Butler County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.8% | |
| Henry County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +7.1% | |
| Fayette County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.8% | |
| Cleburne County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.7M | +6.0% | |
| Washington County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.3% | |
| Hale County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.9% | |
| Clay County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.1% | |
| Lamar County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.6% | |
| Crenshaw County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | 0.0% | |
| Choctaw County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.7% | |
| Sumter County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.0% | |
| Conecuh County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.7% | |
| Coosa County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.7% | |
| Wilcox County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −8.3% | |
| Bullock County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.5% | |
| Lowndes County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −9.0% | |
| Perry County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −12.2% | |
| Greene County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −8.2% |
Markets with fewer than 5 urgent care and walk-in clinics on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many urgent care and walk-in clinics are in Alabama?
Alabama has 81 urgent care and walk-in clinics on map listings as of September 2026. 2 of them (2%) are chain locations. The listings count urgent care and walk-in clinics. Official counts show 104 businesses with payroll classed as freestanding emergency and urgent care centers in 2023, up 30.0% from 2019.
How much do households in Alabama spend on medical and dental services?
About $2.1B a year, or $1,050 per household. That is 19% below the U.S. average (an index of 81, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 81 urgent care and walk-in clinics on map listings, it comes to $25.9M per clinic. The spending figure covers all medical and dental services, not only urgent care and walk-in clinics. It is estimated from the incomes of the 1,997,247 households in Alabama and national spending patterns by income.
How does Alabama compare with the U.S. for urgent care and walk-in clinics?
Alabama has 0.4 urgent care and walk-in clinics per 10,000 households, 20% below the U.S. rate of 0.5. Spending per clinic is $25.9M, 5% above the U.S. figure of $24.5M. At the national ratio of urgent care and walk-in clinics to household spending, Alabama would have about 85, against 81 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 19,204 households, against one for every 12,867 across the U.S. The official count rose 30.0% from 2019 to 2023, against +32.0% for the U.S.
Which market in Alabama has the highest market score for urgent care and walk-in clinics?
Among 6 scored metro areas in or partly in Alabama, the Huntsville metro area scores highest, at 53 (upper middle). Among 6 scored counties in Alabama, Baldwin County scores highest, at 52 (upper middle). Scores compare each market with others of its kind across the U.S.
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. Alabama scores 51 for urgent care and walk-in clinics (upper middle), #24 of 50 scored states.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in Alabama. It maps the urgent care and walk-in clinics on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
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