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

Select a state to view county jails in that state

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

Showing 476 - 500 of 3951 facilities

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Custer County CO Jail 702 Rosita Ave PO Box 1489, Westcliffe, CO 81252	CO	Custer	View
Delta County Detention Facility 555 Palmer St, Delta, CO 81416	CO	Delta	View
Denver County Correctional Medical Facility 777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204	CO	Denver	View
Denver County Fillmore Juvenile Detention 1508 Fillmore St, Denver, CO 80206	CO	Denver	View
Denver County Jail 10500 E Smith Rd, Denver, CO 80239	CO	Denver	View
Denver County Pre-Arrangement Jail 1351 Cherokee St, Denver, CO 80204	CO	Denver	View
Denver County Van Cise-Simonet Detention 490 West Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204	CO	Denver	View
Dolores County Jail 409 North Main St PO Box 505, Dove Creek, CO 81324	CO	Dolores	View
Douglas County CO Jail & Detention Facility 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547	CO	Douglas	View
Eagle County Detention Facility 0885 East Chambers Ave PO Box 359, Eagle, CO 8163...	CO	Eagle	View
El Paso County CO Criminal Justice Center (ICE) 2739 East Las Vegas St, Colorado Springs, CO 80906	CO	El Paso	View
El Paso County CO Metro Detention Facility 210 South Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903	CO	El Paso	View
Elbert County CO Jail 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO 80117	CO	Elbert	View
Fremont County CO Jail & Detention Center 100 Justice Center Road, CaÃ±on City, CO 81212	CO	Fremont	View
Garfield County Detention Facility 1020 South 10th St, Enid, CO 73701	CO	Garfield	View
Gilpin County Detention Division 2960 Dory Hill Road, Suite 300, Black Hawk, CO 804...	CO	Gilpin	View
Grand County CO Jail & Detention Center 670 Spring St PO Box 48, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO ...	CO	Grand	View
Gunnison County CO Jail 510 Bidwell Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230	CO	Gunnison	View
Hinsdale County Jail 311 North Henson PO Box 127, Lake City, CO 81235	CO	Hinsdale	View
Huerfano County CO Correctional Center 500 South Albert Ave, Walsenburg, CO 81089	CO	Huerfano	View
Jackson County CO Jail 396 Lafever St PO Box 565, Walden, CO 80480	CO	Jackson	View
Jefferson County CO Detention Facility 200 Jefferson Co Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401-2697	CO	Jefferson	View
Kiowa County CO Lockup 1305 Goff (County Courthouse) PO Box 427, Eads, CO...	CO	Kiowa	View
Kit Carson County CO Jail 251 16th St, Suite 103, Burlington, CO 80807	CO	Kit Carson	View
La Plata County Detention Center 742 Turner Dr, Durango, CO 81303	CO	La Plata	View

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