24 Hour Urgent Care in Laurel
Laurel is a small city in Jones County in southeast Mississippi, known to a national audience through the HGTV show Home Town, which has spurred significant tourism and real estate interest in the area. South Central Regional Medical Center, a 285-bed public hospital founded in 1952, is a certified Baby-Friendly facility serving Laurel and five surrounding counties with more than 80 physicians across 28 specialties; urgent care centers on 16th Avenue and Jefferson Street serve Laurel's growing community and visitors drawn by the town's renovation and revitalization story.
Listings for Laurel are still being verified.We don't yet have confirmed addresses for clinics in this area. Please use Google Maps to find and confirm a real, open location near you before your visit.
What to Expect at Urgent Care in Laurel
Listings are checked against Google's Places API and, where needed, the CMS NPPES provider registry — see how we verify listings. Hours change frequently, so please call ahead to confirm before visiting. Found an error? Let us know.
Health Considerations in Mississippi
Mississippi's hot, humid Gulf Coast climate makes heat exhaustion and heat-related illness a major summer health concern, particularly in a state where outdoor labor — agricultural, construction, and oil and gas work — remains common. The state ranks among the highest in the country for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk, which increases the severity of urgent care presentations even for routine illness in a population managing multiple chronic conditions.
Urgent Care in Laurel — Frequently Asked Questions
Is urgent care open on weekends in Laurel?
Most urgent care centers are open on Saturdays and Sundays, typically from 8am to 8pm, though hours vary by clinic. Since we don't yet have verified listings for Laurel, confirm weekend hours directly with the clinic before you go.
Do I need an appointment for urgent care in Laurel?
No appointment is needed at most Laurel urgent care centers. Walk-ins are welcome at all locations listed above. 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 Laurel?
A typical urgent care visit in Laurel 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 Laurel accept Medicaid?
Many urgent care centers in Laurel accept Mississippi 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 Laurel?
Average wait times at urgent care centers are typically 15 to 45 minutes, though this varies by location and time of day. Weekday mornings tend to have the shortest waits. Since we don't yet have verified listings for Laurel, call ahead to ask about current wait times.
What can urgent care treat in Laurel?
Laurel 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 Laurel?
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.