YMCA
U.S. Location Dataset // 2,054
The YMCA operates under a federated nonprofit model — each of its roughly 800 independent associations governs its own branches, sets its own pricing, and raises its own capital, making the Y's footprint far more decentralized than any commercial fitness chain. This dataset captures 2,054 U.S. locations including full-service wellness centers, standalone youth camps like YMCA Camp Cosby, and community-focused branches, providing a uniquely comprehensive view of an organization whose location-level data is otherwise fragmented across hundreds of separate association websites. Because each association operates autonomously, the dataset is especially valuable for commercial fitness operators modeling competitive overlap (Planet Fitness' ~2,400 U.S. units vs. the Y's 2,054 locations occupy remarkably similar geographic density), pediatric healthcare networks seeking community wellness partners, and B2B sales teams at equipment manufacturers like Life Fitness or Precor who need to prioritize outreach across a decentralized buyer landscape.
●Coverage Map
YMCA dealer locations in the USA
2,054 locations · Source: LocationLists.com
☆Who uses this data
Sales & Business Development
Territory planning, lead generation, and prospecting for teams selling products or services to stores
Market Research & Competitive Intelligence
Analyzing YMCA's geographic footprint, density, and overlap with competitors
Logistics & Supply Chain
Route optimization, delivery planning, and distribution network analysis across 2,054 locations
Real Estate & Site Selection
Co-tenancy analysis, trade area studies, and identifying expansion opportunities near existing stores
✓Data quality & methodology
This dataset is compiled from multi-source public geographic POI data covering YMCA's store network across the US. Each record is cross-referenced across upstream sources and deduplicated by 50-meter spheroid distance to produce one verified record per physical store.
Monthly
Refresh frequency
Deduplicated
By 50m proximity
Validated
Format checks on all fields
Every record goes through automated quality checks including ZIP code format validation, coordinate bounds verification (US only), phone number standardization, and duplicate detection. Records that fail validation are flagged and excluded from the dataset.
Location data aggregated from public geographic sources including © Overture Maps Foundation contributors.
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≡Sample Data Preview
| name | address | city | state | zip | country | phone | latitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaster YMCA | 117 Plaza Cir | Alabaster | AL | 35007-7018 | US | +12056637240 | 33.218709 |
| Algona Family YMCA | 2101 E McGregor St | Algona | IA | 50511-3000 | US | +15152957701 | 43.067139 |
| Reservoir Branch YMCA | 6023 Lakeshore Park | Brandon | MS | 39047-6006 | US | +16019929118 | 32.388581 |
| West Family YMCA and Boise City Aquatic Center | 5959 N Discovery Way | Boise | ID | 83713-1556 | US | 43.659249 | |
| Albany YMCA | 921 Kains Ave | Albany | CA | 94706-2003 | US | +15105251130 | 37.889832 |
YMCA Locations
2,054 locations · CSV · Updated monthly
?Frequently Asked Questions
I run site selection for a commercial gym franchise. How does the YMCA's footprint compare to for-profit fitness chains, and how can I use this data?
The YMCA's 2,054 locations sit in a density range comparable to Planet Fitness (~2,400) but serve a fundamentally different demographic — the Y skews toward families, seniors, and subsidy-eligible members, while commercial gyms index on individual adult memberships. Overlaying this dataset against your existing or target locations reveals where the Y is a true competitor vs. where it's actually an indicator of high community-health demand that could support a complementary gym. LocationLists can run a custom overlap analysis between this dataset and any commercial fitness brand in our catalog.
We sell commercial fitness equipment and need to prioritize outreach across YMCA branches. Does this data help identify which associations operate the most locations?
The dataset includes the individual branch name and URL for each of the 2,054 locations, and many branch URLs share a common association domain (e.g., ymcabham.org for the Birmingham association), which lets you cluster branches by parent association. Associations like YMCA of Greater New York, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, and YMCA of San Diego County each operate 15–30+ branches and represent your highest-leverage sales targets. If you need a pre-built association-level rollup with estimated branch counts, that's a custom enrichment we can provide.
How does the YMCA's federated model affect the usefulness of this dataset compared to a corporate-owned chain like Planet Fitness?
Each YMCA association is an independent 501(c)(3) with its own board, budget, and procurement authority, meaning there's no single corporate buyer — a field rep must sell association by association. This dataset is the starting layer for that effort: it maps the full universe of 2,054 locations so you can segment by metro, state, or association cluster before building a call list. Corporate chains have centralized purchasing, but the Y's decentralization actually means less price competition and more relationship-driven selling.
I'm a healthcare system partnership manager looking to launch community wellness programs with local YMCAs. Can I use this to find Y branches near our hospitals?
Absolutely — every record includes latitude and longitude coordinates, so you can run a radius analysis against your hospital or clinic addresses to find the nearest YMCA branches. Programs like the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program are already delivered through hundreds of YMCAs, so proximity mapping is a proven first step. LocationLists also offers custom proximity reports if you'd rather receive a pre-built list of Y branches within a set radius of each of your facilities.
Does the dataset include YMCA camps and non-traditional facilities, or only full-service fitness branches?
The 2,054 records include the full range of YMCA-branded locations: traditional wellness-center branches, standalone day and overnight camps (e.g., YMCA Camp Cosby in Alpine, AL), community development offices, and program-specific sites. The name field generally distinguishes facility type — entries containing 'Camp' or association-level names like 'YMCA of Calhoun County' signal non-standard locations. If you need a filtered subset of only full-service branches or only camps, we can deliver that as a custom cut.
We're a childcare company evaluating markets where the YMCA's before- and after-school programs are a competitive factor. How can this dataset inform our expansion strategy?
YMCA is the largest nonprofit childcare provider in the U.S., but not every branch offers childcare — typically the larger, suburban full-service branches do. By mapping these 2,054 locations against your target expansion metros and filtering for suburban zip codes with high household-with-children density (via Census data), you can identify where Y-based childcare is most likely entrenched. LocationLists can also build a white-space report showing metros where YMCA density is low relative to population, signaling less nonprofit competition for your model.