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

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Clinton County IL Jail 810 Franklin St, Carlyle, IL 62231	IL	Clinton	View
Coles County Jail 701 Seventh St, Charleston, IL 61920	IL	Coles	View
Cook County Department of Community Supervision and Intervention (DCSI) 3026 South California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 17 - Women's Justice Services 3026 South California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Cermak Hospital 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 1 - INACTIVE 2600 South California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 10 2950 South California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 11 3015 South California Blvd, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 2 2800 South Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 3 (Annex) - INACTIVE 2700 South California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 4 2717 South Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 6 2900 South Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 8 RTU 2800 South California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 8 RTU Annex 2700 South California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - Division 9 2834 West 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Jail (CCDOC) - DOC Boot Camp 2801 South Rockwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60608	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center 1100 South Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60612	IL	Cook	View
Cook County Sheriff's Office (CCDOC) - Main Facility 50 West Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602	IL	Cook	View
Crawford County IL Jail 203 South Jefferson PO Box 591, Robinson, IL 62454	IL	Crawford	View
Cumberland County IL Jail 166 Court House Square PO Box 56, Toledo, IL 62468	IL	Cumberland	View
DeKalb County IL Sheriff's Jail 150 North Main St, Sycamore, IL 60178	IL	DeKalb	View
DeWitt County IL Sheriff 101 West Washington St, Clinton, IL 61727	IL	De Witt	View
Douglas County IL Jail 920 South Washington, Tuscola, IL 61953	IL	Douglas	View
DuPage County IL Jail 501 North County Farm Road PO Box 957, Wheaton, I...	IL	Dupage	View
DuPage County IL Juvenile Detention Center 420 North Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-3996	IL	Dupage	View

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