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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Complete listing of county jails in the United States

Showing 351 - 375 of 3951 facilities

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Sacramento County - Rio Cosumnes (RCCC) -female 12450 Bruceville Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95757	CA	Sacramento	View
Sacramento County - Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) (ICE) 12500 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA 95757	CA	Sacramento	View
Sacramento County - Work Release Division 700 North 5th St, Sacramento, CA 95814	CA	Sacramento	View
Sacramento County Boys Ranch 14049 Boys Ranch Road, Sacramento, CA 95683	CA	Sacramento	View
Sacramento County Juvenile Detention 9601 Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95827	CA	Sacramento	View
Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility 4136 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827	CA	Sacramento	View
San Benito County Jail 710 Flynn Road PO Box 920, Hollister, CA 95024-092...	CA	San Benito	View
San Benito County Juvenile Hall 708 Flynn Rd, Hollister, CA 95023	CA	San Benito	View
San Bernardino County - Adelanto Detention Center 9438 Commerce Way, Adelanto, CA 92301	CA	San Bernardino	View
San Bernardino County - Central Detention Center 630 East Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0025	CA	San Bernardino	View
San Bernardino County - Central Juvenile 900 E Gilbert St, San Bernardino, CA 92415	CA	San Bernardino	View
San Bernardino County - Glen Helen Female Rehabilitation 18000 W Institution Rd PO Box 9490, Devore, CA 92...	CA	San Bernardino	View
San Bernardino County - High Desert Detention Center 9438 Commerce Way, Adelanto, CA 92301	CA	San Bernardino	View
San Bernardino County - West Valley Detention Center (WVDC) 9500 E Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739	CA	San Bernardino	View
San Bernardino Transitional Court Holding Center 9500 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739	CA	San Bernardino	View
San Diego County - Camp Barrett 21077 Lyons Valley Road, Alpine, CA 91901	CA	San Diego	View
San Diego County - Central Jail (SDCJ) 1173 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101	CA	San Diego	View
San Diego County - East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (EMJDF) 446 Alta Rd, San Diego, CA 92158	CA	San Diego	View
San Diego County - East Mesa Reentry Facility (EMRF) 446 Alta Rd, Ste 5200, San Diego, CA 92158	CA	San Diego	View
San Diego County - Facility 8 Detention Facility 446 Alta Rd, Ste 5300, San Diego, CA 92158	CA	San Diego	View
San Diego County - George F. Bailey Detention Facility (GBDF) 446 Alta Road, Suite 5300, San Diego, CA 92158	CA	San Diego	View
San Diego County - Girls Rehabilitation Facility 2861 Meadow Lark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123	CA	San Diego	View
San Diego County - Juvenile Ranch Facility 957 Forrest Gate Rd, Campo, CA 91906	CA	San Diego	View
San Diego County - Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (KMJDF) 2801 Meadow Lark Dr, San Diego, CA 92123	CA	San Diego	View
San Diego County - Las Colinas Detention Facility Women (LCDRF) 9000 Cottonwood Ave, Santee, CA 92071	CA	San Diego	View

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