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
La Paz County Adult Detention Facility 1111 Arizona Ave, Parker, AZ 85344	AZ	La Paz	View
La Paz Juvenile Detention Center 2440 West 28th St, Yuma, AZ 85364	AZ	La Paz	View
Maricopa County-4th Avenue Jail 201 South 4th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003	AZ	Maricopa	View
Maricopa County-Avondale 920 East Van Buren, Avondale, AZ 85323	AZ	Maricopa	View
Maricopa County-Durango Jail 3225 W Gibson Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85009	AZ	Maricopa	View
Maricopa County-Durango Juvenile Facility 3131 W Durango, Phoenix, AZ 85009	AZ	Maricopa	View
Maricopa County-Estrella Jail 2939 Durango St, Phoenix, AZ 85009	AZ	Maricopa	View
Maricopa County-Gila Bend 303 W Pima St, Gila Bend, AZ 85337	AZ	Maricopa	View
Maricopa County-Lower Buckeye Jail 3250 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009	AZ	Maricopa	View
Maricopa County-Madison Jail -CLOSED 225 West Madison, Phoenix, AZ 85003	AZ	Maricopa	View
Maricopa County-Southeast Juvenile Detention 1840 South Lewis St, Mesa, AZ 85210	AZ	Maricopa	View
Maricopa County-Surprise, AZ 13063 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ 85374	AZ	Maricopa	View
Maricopa County-Towers Jail 3127 West Gibson Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85009	AZ	Maricopa	View
Mohave County Jail 501 South Hwy 66, Kingman, AZ 86402	AZ	Mohave	View
Mohave County Juvenile Detention Facility 300 West Andy Devine\|PO Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 8640...	AZ	Mohave	View
Navajo County Juvenile Restoration Center Inmates 100 E. Carter Drive\|PO Box 668, Holbrook,, AZ 8602...	AZ	Navajo	View
Navajo County New Jail 100 East Carter Drive PO Box 668, Holbrook,, AZ 86...	AZ	Navajo	View
Navajo County Old Jail 137 West Arizona St PO Box 668, Holbrook, AZ 8602...	AZ	Navajo	View
Pima County - Ajo Detention Center 1249 Ajo Well Road, Ajo, AZ 85321	AZ	Pima	View
Pima County - Minimum Security Facility - Mission Road 1801 S Mission Rd, Tuscon, AZ 85713	AZ	Pima	View
Pima County Adult Detention Complex - Main Jail 1270 W Silverlake Rd, Tuscon, AZ 85713	AZ	Pima	View
Pima County Juvenile Detention Center 2225 East Ajo Way, Tuscon, AZ 85713-6295	AZ	Pima	View
Pinal County Adult Detention Center 971 Jason Lopez Circle Building B, Florence, AZ 8...	AZ	Pinal	View
Pinal County Youth Justice Center 1419 East Diversion Dam Road \| PO Box 1009, Floren...	AZ	Pinal	View
Santa Cruz County AZ - Tony Estrada Detention Center 2170 North Congress Drive, Nogales, AZ 85621	AZ	Santa Cruz	View

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