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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Complete listing of county jails in the United States

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Klawock Community Jail PO Box 650, Klawock, AK 99925	AK	Prince of Wales-Outer Ketchikan	View
Mat-Su Youth Facility 581 Outer Springr Loop Road, Palmer, AK 99645	AK	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	View
McLaughlin Youth Center 2600 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508	AK	Anchorage Borough	View
North Pole Jail 125 Snowman Lane, North Pole, AK 99705	AK	Fairbanks North Star Borough	View
North Slope Borough Correctional Center PO Box 470, Barrow, AK 99723	AK	North Slope Borough	View
Petersburg Community Jail 16 South Nordic Drive\|PO Box 329, Petersburg, AK 9...	AK	Wrangell-petersburg Census Area	View
Sand Point Community Jail PO Box 423, Sand Point, AK 99661	AK	Aleutians East Borough	View
Seward AK Community Jail 410 Adams St P.O. Box 167, Seward, AK 99664	AK	Kenai Peninsula Borough	View
Sitka Community Jail 304 Lake St - Room 102, Sitka, AK 99835	AK	Sitka Borough	View
Skagway Community jail PO Box 518, Skagway, AK 99840	AK	Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon	View
Unalaska Police Department of Public Safety Jail PO Box 370, Unalaska, AK 99685	AK	Aleutians West	View
Yakutat Community Jail PO Box 110, Yakutat, AK 99689	AK	Yakutat	View
Apache County Jail 370 South Washington PO Box 518, St. Johns, AZ 859...	AZ	Apache	View
Apache County Juvenile Detention Center 50 West Cleveland PO Box 100, St. Johns, AZ 85936	AZ	Apache	View
Cochise County Jail - Main Jail 203 North Judd Drive, Bisbee, AZ 85603	AZ	Cochise	View
Cochise County Jail - Sierra Vista 100 Colonia de Salud Suite 106, Sierra Vista, AZ 8...	AZ	Cochise	View
Cochise County Jail - Willcox Jail I 450 South Haskell Ave, Willcox, AZ 85643	AZ	Cochise	View
Cochise County Juvenile Detention Center 100 Colonia de Salud Suite 201, Sierra Vista, AZ 8...	AZ	Cochise	View
Coconino County AZ Jail - Page Facility 713 Tunnel Access Road PO Box 7445, Page, AZ 86040	AZ	Coconino	View
Coconino County Jail - Flagstaff Facility 951 East Sawmill Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001	AZ	Coconino	View
Coconino County Juvenile Detention Center 1001 East Sawmill Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-5833	AZ	Coconino	View
Gila County Jail 1100 South St PO Box 311, Globe, AZ 85502	AZ	Gila	View
Gila County Juvenile Detention Center 1425 East South St, Globe, AZ 85501	AZ	Gila	View
Graham County AZ Adult Detention 523 10th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546	AZ	Graham	View
Greenlee County Jail 824 South Coronado Blvd PO Box 998, Clifton, AZ 85...	AZ	Greenlee	View

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