How many county jails are there in the United States?

There are 3951 county jails in the United States. These facilities are spread across 51 states and can be browsed by state or searched by name on our directory.

How can I find county jails in a specific state?

You can find county jails in a specific state by using our 'Browse by State' section on this page. Click on any state name to view all county jails located in that state, including facility names, addresses, and contact information.

What information is available for each county jail facility?

Our directory provides comprehensive information for each facility including: facility name, full address, county, state, and links to detailed facility pages with additional information such as contact details, visiting hours, and inmate lookup resources where available.

How do I search for a specific county jail?

Use the search bar at the top of this page to search for county jails by name, county, or address. Enter at least 3 characters and the search will return matching facilities from our database of 3951 county jails.

Is the county jails directory free to use?

Yes, our county jails directory is completely free to use. We provide this service to help families, legal professionals, researchers, and the general public find accurate information about correctional facilities across the United States.

All County Jails in USA - 3951 Facilities

About County Jails

Understanding county jails in the United States

County jails are local detention facilities typically operated by county sheriff's departments. They primarily hold individuals awaiting trial (pre-trial detention), those serving sentences of less than one year, and individuals awaiting transfer to state or federal prisons.

Who is Held in County Jails

Pre-trial Detainees: Individuals awaiting trial who cannot post bail
Sentenced Inmates: Those serving sentences typically under one year
Federal Holds: Federal inmates awaiting transfer or court appearances
State Holds: State inmates awaiting transfer to state facilities

County Jails by State

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Alabama 39 Alaska 23 Arizona 45 Arkansas 88 California 266 Colorado 71 Connecticut 2 Delaware 3 District of Columbia 1 Florida 103 Georgia 165 Hawaii 1 Idaho 52 Illinois 135 Indiana 116 Iowa 107 Kansas 121 Kentucky 123 Louisiana 138 Maine 16 Maryland 26 Massachusetts 34 Michigan 114 Minnesota 109 Mississippi 93 Missouri 127 Montana 55 Nebraska 99 Nevada 25 New Hampshire 10 New Jersey 43 New Mexico 38 New York 82 North Carolina 115 North Dakota 57 Ohio 114 Oklahoma 94 Oregon 53 Pennsylvania 86 Rhode Island 2 South Carolina 59 South Dakota 72 Tennessee 140 Texas 330 Utah 31 Vermont 12 Virginia 73 Washington 67 West Virginia 5 Wisconsin 145 Wyoming 26

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All County Jails

Complete listing of county jails in the United States

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Coosa Valley Youth Services Detention 4625 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36204	AL	Calhoun	View
Limestone County AL Detention Facility 101 West Elm St, Athens, AL 35611	AL	Limestone	View
Lowndes County - John Hulett Detention Facility 653 State Hwy 21 S, Hayneville, AL 36040	AL	Lowndes	View
Macon County AL Jail 246 County Road 10, Tuskegee, AL 36083	AL	Macon	View
Madison County AL Annex Detention Facility Fiber St, Huntsville, AL 35801	AL	Madison	View
Madison County AL Courthouse Detention Facility 100 Northside Sq, Huntsville, AL 35801	AL	Madison	View
Madison County AL Juvenile Detention Center 817 Cook Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801	AL	Madison	View
Madison County AL Main Detention Facility 815 Wheeler Ave , Huntsville, AL 35801	AL	Madison	View
Marengo County Detention Center 101 Dunn St, Linden, AL 36748-0698	AL	Marengo	View
Marion County AL Jail 280 Winchester Drive, Hamilton, AL 35570	AL	Marion	View
Marshall County AL Jail 423 Blount St, Guntersville, AL 35976	AL	Marshall	View
Marshall County Work Release - Community Punishment and Corrections Authority 423 Blount Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976	AL	Marshall	View
Mobile County AL Main Jail Facility 510 South Royal St PO Box 113, Mobile, AL 36601	AL	Mobile	View
Mobile County AL Minimum Security Barracks 510 South Royal St PO Box 113, Mobile, AL 36601	AL	Mobile	View
Mobile County Youth Detention Center 2315 Costarides St, Mobile, AL 36617	AL	Mobile	View
Monroe County AL Detention Center 215 North Mount Pleasant Ave, Monroeville, AL 3646...	AL	Monroe	View
Montgomery County - Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility 250 South McDonough St PO Box 4599, Montgomery, A...	AL	Montgomery	View
Montgomery County AL Youth Facility 1111 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36108	AL	Montgomery	View
Morgan County AL Jail 119 Lee St Northeast, Decatur, AL 35601	AL	Morgan	View
Perry County AL Correctional Center 4805 Hwy 80 East, Uniontown, AL 36786	AL	Perry	View
Perry County AL Jail 202 Pickens St, Marion, AL 36756	AL	Perry	View
Pickens County AL Jail 202 Cemetery St PO Box 226, Carrollton, AL 35477	AL	Pickens	View
Pike County AL Jail 120 East Church St, Troy, AL 36081	AL	Pike	View
Randolph County AL Jail 1 Main St PO Box 347, Wedowee, AL 36278	AL	Randolph	View
Russell County Jail - Prentiss L Griffith Detention Facility 307 Prentiss Drive PO Box 640, Phenix City, AL 36...	AL	Russell	View

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