The State of Masonic Lodges in America — A 2026 Data Report

A data-driven look at where Freemasonry stands across all 50 US states.

Freemasonry in the United States has a long and storied history. From George Washington to the cornerstone ceremonies that shaped American cities, the Craft has been woven into the fabric of the nation for nearly three centuries.

But what does the landscape actually look like today? How many lodges are active? Which states have the most — and fewest? And how easy is it for someone interested in the fraternity to actually find a lodge near them?

We set out to answer these questions by building LodgeFinder, a free directory of Masonic lodges across the United States. After compiling data on over 4,500 lodges in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, here’s what we found.

The Numbers at a Glance

4,500+ Masonic lodges listed across the US 51 jurisdictions covered (50 states + DC) 63% of lodges have a publicly listed phone number 50% have a website 4.7 out of 5.0 average public rating (based on Google Reviews data for lodges with ratings)

Where Are the Most Lodges?

The distribution of lodges across the country isn’t uniform. Population, history, and regional traditions all play a role.

The top 10 states by number of lodges:

1. Texas — 403
2. California — 282
3. Florida — 213
4. Ohio — 200
5. Tennessee — 171
6. New York — 161
7. North Carolina — 153
8. Georgia — 152
9. Pennsylvania — 152
10. Virginia — 150

Texas leads by a wide margin. With over 400 lodges, the Lone Star State has nearly 50% more than the second-place state. This reflects both its large geographic area and a deep-rooted Masonic tradition that dates back to the Republic of Texas era.

The Smallest Masonic States

On the other end of the spectrum:

• Hawaii — 9 lodges
• Alaska — 8 lodges
• District of Columbia — 16 lodges
• North Dakota — 17 lodges
• Wyoming — 19 lodges

Smaller populations naturally mean fewer lodges, but these jurisdictions are no less significant. Some of the oldest and most historically important lodges in the country are found in smaller states.

The Digital Presence Gap

One of the most striking findings: only 50% of US Masonic lodges have a website. For a fraternity that traces its roots to the Age of Enlightenment and has always valued education and communication, this is a notable gap.

The lodges that do have websites range from polished, modern sites to simple one-page listings. Many lodges rely entirely on their Grand Lodge’s website or social media pages for their online presence.

Phone availability is better at 63%, but that still means over a third of lodges have no publicly listed phone number. For someone interested in visiting or petitioning a lodge, this can make the first step surprisingly difficult.

What the Ratings Tell Us

The average rating of 4.7 out of 5.0 is remarkably high. Across more than 4,000 lodges with public reviews, the overwhelming sentiment is positive. This suggests that when people do engage with their local lodge — whether as members, visitors, or community participants — the experience is consistently good.

Why This Matters

For decades, finding a Masonic lodge meant knowing someone who was already a member, or happening to drive past a building with a Square and Compasses on the sign. The information was fragmented across dozens of Grand Lodge websites, each with its own format and level of detail.

We built LodgeFinder to solve this. Every lodge has its own page with whatever contact information is publicly available — address, phone, website, ratings, and directions. The entire directory is free, requires no login, and is designed to be as simple and useful as possible.

Whether you’re a Brother traveling to a new city, someone curious about Freemasonry, or a lodge secretary checking how your lodge appears online — we hope this tool is useful.

Explore the Data

You can browse lodges by state at gvsoftware.com. A few starting points:

• All states overview
• New York lodges
• Ohio lodges
• Florida lodges

If you notice any inaccuracies, we’d love to hear from you. We’ve already received corrections and implemented them within hours — accuracy is a priority.