Gyms and fitness centers in Cook County, IL: how many are there?
Cook County, Illinois had 632 fitness and recreational sports centers with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Cook County ranks 2nd among the 1,305 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 42 in Illinois.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 248 | 39.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 13.9% |
| 10 to 19 | 144 | 22.8% |
| 20 to 49 | 101 | 16% |
| 50 to 99 | 30 | 4.7% |
| 100 or more | 21 | 3.3% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Cook County fits in Illinois
Illinois has 1,566 fitness and recreational sports centers with paid employees across 42 counties; Cook County has 40.4% of them. Nationally, the total is 39,729.
Other counties in Illinois
- DuPage County199
- Lake County141
- Will County90
- Kane County63
- Winnebago County44
- Madison County43
- McHenry County42
- Sangamon County29
Other categories in Cook County
- Restaurants and bars11,184
- Medical and dental offices6,134
- Other health practitioner offices4,034
- Auto repair shops2,694
- Hair, nail and barber shops2,218
- Supermarkets and grocery stores1,345
- Pharmacies and drug stores576
- Hotels, motels and lodging489
Frequently asked questions
How many fitness and recreational sports centers are there in Cook County, IL?
632 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.
How does Cook County compare with other counties?
Cook County ranks 2nd among the 1,305 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 42 in Illinois.
How big are fitness and recreational sports centers in Cook County?
39% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 24% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 713940). Methodology and limits.