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 101 - 125 of 3951 facilities

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Santa Cruz County AZ Detention Center 2170 North Congress Drive, Nogales, AZ 85621	AZ	Santa Cruz	View
Santa Cruz County AZ Juvenile Detention Center (JDSD) 2170 North Congress Drive, Nogales, AZ 85621	AZ	Santa Cruz	View
Yavapai County Eastern Detention Bureau - Camp Verde 2830 North Commonwealth Drive #105, Camp Verde, AZ...	AZ	Yavapai	View
Yavapai County Juvenile Detention Facility 1100 Prescott Lakes Parkway, Prescott, AZ 86301	AZ	Yavapai	View
Yavapai County North Detention Bureau - Prescott 255 East Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301	AZ	Yavapai	View
Yuma County AZ Adult Detention Center 200 West Court St, Yuma, AZ 85364	AZ	Yuma	View
Yuma County AZ Juvenile Detention 2440 West 28th St, Yuma, AZ 85364	AZ	Yuma	View
Arkansas County AR Jail 1000 Ricebelt Ave, Dewitt, AR 72042	AR	Arkansas	View
Ashley County Jail 842 Ashley 12 W, Hamburg, AR 71646	AR	Ashley	View
Baxter County Jail & Detention Center 904 Hwy 62 West, Mountain Home, AR 72653	AR	Baxter	View
Benton County AR Jail & Detention Center 1300 SW 14th St, Bentonville, AR 72712	AR	Benton	View
Benton County AR Juvenile Detention Center 1301 SW Melissa Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712	AR	Benton	View
Boone County AR Jail & Detention Center 5800 Law Drive, Harrison, AR 72601	AR	Boone	View
Bradley County AR Jail 107 North Myrtle St, Warren, AR 71671-2744	AR	Bradley	View
Calhoun County Detention Center 449 9th St PO Box 1174, Hampton, AR 71744	AR	Calhoun	View
Carroll County Detention Center 205 Hailey Road, Berryville, AR 72616-5147	AR	Carroll	View
Chicot County Jail 513 Main St, Lake Village, AR 71653-1937	AR	Chicot	View
Clark County AR Jail 406 South 5th St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923-6116	AR	Clark	View
Clay County Detention Center 268 South 2nd St, Piggott, AR 72454	AR	Clay	View
Cleburne County Jail & Detention Center 914 South 9th St, Heber Springs, AR 72543	AR	Cleburne	View
Cleveland County AR Jail 20 Magnolia St PO Box 427, Rison, AR 71665	AR	Cleveland	View
Columbia County AR Detention Facility 82 Columbia Road 300 PO Box 576, Magnolia, AR 717...	AR	Columbia	View
Conway County Jail 30 Southern Valley Drive, Morrilton, AR 72110-9008	AR	Conway	View
Craighead County Detention Center 901 Willet Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401	AR	Craighead	View
Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center 901 Willet Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401	AR	Craighead	View

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