Book urgent care & walk-in clinics near me in Killeen, TX

Urgent care in Killeen, TX serves the fort cavazos community, offering same-day visits for flu, minor injuries, infections, and physicals. Booking through Solv shows real-time wait times and saves a longer drive to urgent care in Austin for most acute needs.

What services do urgent care clinics in Killeen offer?

Killeen is served by AdventHealth Central Texas and Baylor Scott & White Health, both of which operate walk-in clinics and emergency centers across Killeen, Harker Heights, and the broader Bell County area.² Typical services include treatment for flu, strep throat, UTIs, ear infections, lacerations, sprains, and minor fractures, with on-site x-ray and lab at most locations. Clinics in the area also offer DOT physicals, sports physicals, and occupational health services. Pediatric care is widely available, and most clinics see children 6 months and older. Solv profiles show real-time wait times and language capabilities at each location.

Does urgent care in Killeen accept STAR (Texas Medicaid)?

Yes. STAR is the Texas Medicaid managed care program administered by Texas Health and Human Services, and most Killeen-area urgent care clinics accept it.¹ According to KFF, roughly 21% of Texans are enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, with managed care plans like STAR covering the majority of low-income adults and children.³ Specific MCO acceptance — Amerigroup, Molina, Superior, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan — varies by clinic. Confirm your plan and any required copay with each clinic before your visit. Most Killeen urgent care clinics also accept CHIP for children's coverage.

How does Killeen urgent care relate to Austin?

Killeen is anchored by Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), one of the largest U.S. Army installations and the largest single-site employer in Texas. The city's healthcare landscape is shaped by military families, TRICARE, and the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on post. Off-post, Killeen and neighboring Harker Heights and Copperas Cove host a dense urgent care market serving both military families and civilians. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Killeen population is approximately 158,000 and has grown by more than 25% over the past decade.⁴ The local economy is anchored by Fort Cavazos military operations, veterans services, and supporting retail. For specialty care, advanced imaging, or trauma, residents have local access at AdventHealth Central Texas and Baylor Scott & White Temple, with referrals also flowing to urgent care in Austin.

Nearby urgent care

• Austin, TX — regional anchor 65 miles south
• Harker Heights, TX — immediately east
• Copperas Cove, TX — 10 miles west
• Belton, TX — 15 miles east
• Temple, TX — 25 miles east
• Waco, TX — 55 miles north