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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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Essex County MA Correctional Alternative Center 165 Marston St, Lawrence, MA 01841	MA	Essex	View
Essex County MA Correctional Facility 20 Manning Ave, Middleton, MA 01949-2807	MA	Essex	View
Essex County MA Juvenile Detention 65 Marston St, Lawrence, MA 01841	MA	Essex	View
Essex County MA Women in Transition 197 Elm St, Salisbury, MA 01952	MA	Essex	View
Franklin County MA House of Correction (ICE) 160 Elm St, Greenfield, MA 01301	MA	Franklin	View
Hampden County Medium Security Facility 627 Randall Road, Ludlow, MA 01056	MA	Hampden	View
Hampden County Pre-Release Center 325 Alabama Road, Ludlow, MA 01056	MA	Hampden	View
Hampshire County Jail & House of Correction 205 Rocky Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060	MA	Hampshire	View
Mass Juvenile Detention - Essex 20 Manning Ave \|PO Box 807, Middleton, MA 01949-28...	MA	Essex	View
Mass Juvenile Detention - Hampden 121 Elm St, Holyoke, MA 01040	MA	Hampden	View
Mass Juvenile Detention - Suffolk 24 New Chardon St, Boston, MA 02114	MA	Suffolk	View
Mass Juvenile Detention - Worcester MA Wallace Ave, Fitchburg, MA 01420	MA	Worcester	View
Mass. Juvenile Detention - Barnstable 3195 Main St\|PO Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630	MA	Barnstable	View
Mass. Juvenile Detention - Plymouth 26 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360	MA	Plymouth	View
Middlesex County MA House of Correction 269 Treble Cove Road, Billerica, MA 01862	MA	Middlesex	View
Middlesex County MA Jail 40 Thorndike St Box 97, Cambridge, MA 02142	MA	Middlesex	View
Nantucket County Jail 16 Broad St, 2nd Floor \| PO Box 419, Nantucket, MA...	MA	Nantucket	View
Norfolk County Community Correctional Center 191 Parkingway, Quincy, MA 02169	MA	Norfolk	View
Norfolk County Correctional Center 200 West St PO Box 149, Dedham, MA 02026	MA	Norfolk	View
Plymouth County MA Correctional Facility (ICE) 26 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360	MA	Plymouth	View
Suffolk County - Nashua Street Jail 200 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114	MA	Suffolk	View
Suffolk County House of Corrections South Bay (ICE) 20 Bradston St, Boston, MA 02118	MA	Suffolk	View
Western Mass Correctional Alcohol Center 26 Howard St, Springfield, MA 01089	MA	Hampden	View
Western Massachusetts Regional Women's Correctional Center (WCC) 701 Center St, Chicopee, MA 01013	MA	Hampden	View
Worcester County MA Jail & House of Correction 5 Paul X. Tivnan Dr, West Boylston, MA 01583	MA	Worcester	View

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