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Gyms in Iowa

How many gyms exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 5 Iowa counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: Gyms & fitness centers · CrossFit boxes · Boxing, martial arts & dance studios · Recreational sports centers. Counted together because official statistics use one 713940 code.

State verdict (covered counties): In line with the U.S. rate — 103% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in Iowa

Gyms

163

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

1.1

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

1.0

per 10,000 present

State index

103%

vs. U.S.

Residents

1,236,667

in covered counties

Workers

620,484

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 5 Iowa counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing gyms and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in Iowa

City	County	Gyms	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
West Des Moines	Polk County	87–135	546,696	305,833	1.2	121–171%	Range spans bands
Davenport	Scott County	24–62	174,858	85,838	1.1	107–251%	Range spans bands
Cedar Rapids	Linn County	26–70	230,982	103,114	0.9	90–207%	Range spans bands
Coralville	Johnson County	16–38	153,959	67,063	0.9	83–177%	Range spans bands
Cedar Falls	Black Hawk County	10–32	130,172	58,636	0.6	61–171%	Range spans bands

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

121%

107%

90%

83%

61%

Most competitors per capita

61%

83%

90%

107%

121%

Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few gyms may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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