Market rankings · North Dakota
Gyms and studios in North Dakota
Every metro area, small-town market and county in North Dakota, ranked by the Groundwork market score for gyms and studios, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 429
- 99 chain locations (23%)
- Official establishments
- 188
- +13.3% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $305.1M
- On memberships, classes and admissions
- Listings per 10k households
- 13.0
- 13% below the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $711K
- 7% above the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #15 of 51
- Market score 59 · Upper middle
A site report maps the gyms and studios on map listings around any address in North Dakota by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
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What this means
North Dakota has 429 gyms and studios on map listings as of September 2026. Of those, 99 are chain locations, or 23%, against 20% across the U.S. That is 13.0 per 10,000 households, 13% below the U.S. rate of 14.9.
Households in North Dakota spend about $305.1M a year on memberships, classes and admissions, or $922 per household, 6% below the U.S. average. That is about $711K of household spending for each location on map listings, 7% above the U.S. figure of $662K.
Official counts show 188 businesses with payroll classed as fitness centers and recreation instruction in North Dakota in 2023, up 13.3% from 2019. That is one for every 1,761 households, against one for every 1,641 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count rose 8.2% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 20 SBA-backed loans worth $8.2M have gone to businesses classed as fitness centers and recreation instruction in North Dakota.
Among the 50 states and DC, North Dakota ranks #15 for gyms and studios, with a Groundwork market score of 59 (upper middle). Of the 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Bismarck metro area scores highest (70). Of the 4 scored small-town markets in or partly in North Dakota, the Jamestown area scores highest (67).
Every market in North Dakota for gyms and studios
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in North Dakota, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Bismarck, ND | 70 | 67 | 12.0 | $834K | +4.5% | #34 of 387 |
| 2Fargo, ND-MN | 63 | 147 | 13.3 | $701K | +7.7% | #81 of 387 |
| 3Grand Forks, ND-MN | 58 | 55 | 12.6 | $662K | +0.8% | #113 of 387 |
| 4Minot, ND | 43 | 42 | 13.2 | $708K | −2.4% | #257 of 387 |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Jamestown, ND | 67 | 6 | 6.4 | $1.2M | −0.6% | #69 of 535 |
| 2Dickinson, ND | 63 | 16 | 10.3 | $913K | +0.7% | #117 of 535 |
| 3Wahpeton, ND-MN | 54 | 14 | 14.7 | $588K | 0.0% | #229 of 535 |
| 4Williston, ND | 49 | 28 | 18.5 | $579K | +1.4% | #296 of 535 |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1McKenzie County, ND | 86 | 6 | 10.0 | $1.2M | +2.8% | #22 of 2,088 |
| 2Morton County, ND | 79 | 8 | 5.7 | $1.6M | +3.8% | #77 of 2,088 |
| 3Stutsman County, ND | 67 | 6 | 6.4 | $1.2M | −0.6% | #332 of 2,088 |
| 4Burleigh County, ND | 62 | 59 | 14.3 | $719K | +4.7% | #531 of 2,088 |
| 5Richland County, ND | 60 | 9 | 13.1 | $689K | +1.2% | #601 of 2,088 |
| 6Stark County, ND | 58 | 14 | 10.3 | $878K | +0.5% | #664 of 2,088 |
| 7Cass County, ND | 58 | 121 | 14.4 | $650K | +9.1% | #696 of 2,088 |
| 8Grand Forks County, ND | 51 | 41 | 13.1 | $635K | +1.9% | #1,008 of 2,088 |
| 9Williams County, ND | 46 | 28 | 18.5 | $579K | +1.4% | #1,263 of 2,088 |
| 10Ward County, ND | 41 | 40 | 14.0 | $672K | −2.4% | #1,446 of 2,088 |
| 11Barnes County, ND | 25 | 8 | 16.3 | $475K | −2.7% | #1,901 of 2,088 |
| 12Ramsey County, ND | 25 | 11 | 20.3 | $388K | −0.4% | #1,909 of 2,088 |
| 13Walsh County, ND | 23 | 8 | 18.2 | $442K | −3.3% | #1,934 of 2,088 |
| Rolette County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 8.0 | $923K | −4.1% | |
| McLean County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 6.9 | $1.3M | −0.2% | |
| Mountrail County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 12.8 | $744K | −4.2% | |
| Mercer County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 13.9 | $645K | +1.1% | |
| Traill County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 12.0 | $825K | −0.8% | |
| Pembina County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 16.8 | $498K | −3.8% | |
| Bottineau County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 11.2 | $863K | −1.6% | |
| Benson County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 4.9 | $1.5M | −3.0% | |
| Ransom County, ND | Not scored | 6 | 25.7 | $318K | −1.5% | |
| McHenry County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 4.5 | $2M | −3.9% | |
| Dickey County, ND | Not scored | 8 | 40.8 | $211K | −1.5% | |
| LaMoure County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 11.5 | $724K | +1.0% |
Show all 53 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 12.7 | $939K | −0.9% | |
| Pierce County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 10.8 | $696K | −3.6% | |
| Wells County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 5.6 | $1.5M | −5.9% | |
| Sargent County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.4% | |
| Sioux County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 9.0 | $664K | −5.4% | |
| Cavalier County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 12.8 | $745K | −5.4% | |
| Foster County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 6.5 | $1.5M | −5.1% | |
| Emmons County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 6.5 | $1.2M | −2.4% | |
| Nelson County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 14.9 | $550K | −1.0% | |
| Bowman County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 31.0 | $259K | −7.1% | |
| McIntosh County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 8.4 | $803K | −2.5% | |
| Hettinger County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.4% | |
| Kidder County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.5% | |
| Eddy County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 8.5 | $820K | +0.1% | |
| Renville County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 10.3 | $842K | +2.9% | |
| Grant County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 9.4 | $810K | −3.5% | |
| Griggs County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 10.1 | $857K | −2.5% | |
| Divide County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.2% | |
| Burke County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 11.1 | $1.1M | −2.7% | |
| Adams County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 9.7 | $756K | +3.7% | |
| Towner County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 10.1 | $783K | −5.0% | |
| Oliver County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.7% | |
| Logan County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.3% | |
| Steele County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.1% | |
| Golden Valley County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +4.8% | |
| Sheridan County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.7% | |
| Billings County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +15.2% | |
| Slope County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −9.9% |
Markets with fewer than 5 gyms and studios on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many gyms and studios are in North Dakota?
Map listings as of September 2026 show 429 gyms and studios in North Dakota. 99 of them (23%) are chain locations. The listings count gyms, fitness studios, martial arts and dance studios. Official counts show 188 businesses with payroll classed as fitness centers and recreation instruction in 2023, up 13.3% from 2019.
How much do households in North Dakota spend on memberships, classes and admissions?
About $305.1M a year, or $922 per household. That is 6% below the U.S. average (an index of 94, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 429 gyms and studios on map listings, it comes to $711K per location. It is estimated from the incomes of the 331,063 households in North Dakota and national spending patterns by income.
How does North Dakota compare with the U.S. for gyms and studios?
North Dakota has 13.0 gyms and studios per 10,000 households, 13% below the U.S. rate of 14.9. Spending per location is $711K, 7% above the U.S. figure of $662K. At the U.S. ratio of gyms and studios to household spending, North Dakota would have about 461, against 429 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 1,761 households, against one for every 1,641 across the U.S. The official count rose 13.3% from 2019 to 2023, against +8.2% for the U.S.
Which market in North Dakota has the highest market score for gyms and studios?
Among 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Bismarck metro area scores highest, at 70 (upper middle). Among 4 scored small-town markets in or partly in North Dakota, the Jamestown area scores highest, at 67 (upper middle). Among 13 scored counties in North Dakota, McKenzie County scores highest, at 86 (high). 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. North Dakota scores 59 for gyms and studios (upper middle), #15 of the 50 states and DC.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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