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
Taylor County KY Detention Center 120 South Central Ave, Campbellsville, KY 42718	KY	Taylor	View
Todd County KY Detention Center 201 East McReynolds St PO Box 557, Elkton, KY 4222...	KY	Todd	View
Trigg County Jail 31 Jefferson St\|PO Box 672, Cadiz, KY 42211	KY	Trigg	View
Trimble County Jail 537 New Hope Road, Bedford, KY 40006	KY	Trimble	View
Union County KY Jail 120 South Court St, Morganfield, KY 42437	KY	Union	View
Washington County KY Jail 124 E Main St PO Box 127, Springfield, KY 40069	KY	Washington	View
Wayne County KY Detention Center 217 Jim Hill Service Road, Monticello, KY 42633	KY	Wayne	View
Webster County KY Detention Center 141 North Stegal St PO Box 300, Dixon, KY 42409	KY	Webster	View
Whitley County KY Detention Center 1439 West Hwy 92 PO Box 179, Williamsburg, KY 4076...	KY	Whitley	View
Wolfe County Jail 10 Court St, Campton, KY 41301	KY	Wolfe	View
Woodford County KY Detention Center 204 Beasley Drive, Versailles, KY 40383	KY	Woodford	View
Acadia Parish Detention Center 1061 Capital Ave, Crowley, LA 70526	LA	Acadia Parish	View
Allen Parish Jail 427 Court St PO Box 278, Oberlin, LA 70655	LA	Allen Parish	View
Ascension Parish Jail 2384 Lemanville Cutoff Road, Donaldsonville, LA 70...	LA	Ascension Parish	View
Assumption Parish Prison 223 Hwy 1008 PO Box 69, Napoleonville, LA 70390	LA	Assumption Parish	View
Avoyelles Parish Bunkie Detention Center 7807 Hwy 115 PO Box 250, Evergreen, LA 71333	LA	Avoyelles Parish	View
Avoyelles Parish Bunkie Work Release 1630 Prison Road PO Box 250, Evergreen, LA 71333	LA	Avoyelles Parish	View
Avoyelles Parish Marksville Detention Center 675 Government St, Marksville, LA 71351	LA	Avoyelles Parish	View
Avoyelles Parish Simmsport Detention 819 Martin Luther King Drive, Simmsport, LA 71369	LA	Avoyelles Parish	View
Avoyelles Parish Women's Correctional Center 640 Choupique Lane PO Box 340, Cottonport, LA 713...	LA	Avoyelles Parish	View
Avoyelles Parish Women's Work Release PO Box 340, Cottonport, LA 71327	LA	Avoyelles Parish	View
Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center 8333 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 7080...	LA	East Baton Rouge Parish	View
Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Facility 1455 Bravo Blvd PO Box 877, Minden, LA 71058	LA	Webster Parish	View
Beauregard Parish Jail 412 Bolivar Bishop Drive, DeRidder, LA 70634	LA	Beauregard Parish	View
Belle Chasse Lockup 104 Ave G, Belle Chasse, LA 70037	LA	Plaquemines Parish	View

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