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
Elmwood CA Women's Facility 701 S Abel St, Milpitas, CA 95035	CA	Santa Clara	View
Elmwood Correctional Complex 701 S Abel St, Milpitas, CA 95035	CA	Santa Clara	View
Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus 3333 East American, Fresno, CA 93725	CA	Fresno	View
Fresno County Main Jail 1225 "M" St PO Box 872, Fresno, CA 93712	CA	Fresno	View
Fresno County North Annex Jail 1265 "M" St, Fresno, CA 93721	CA	Fresno	View
Fresno County Satellite Jail 110 "M" St, Fresno, CA 93721	CA	Fresno	View
Fresno County South Annex Jail 2280 Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93721	CA	Fresno	View
Glenn County CA Sheriff's Jail 543 W Oak St, Willows, CA 95988	CA	Glenn	View
Glenn County Juvenile Hall 306 North Villa Ave, Willows, CA 95988-2641	CA	Glenn	View
Humboldt County CA Correctional Facility 826 Fourth St, Eureka, CA 95501	CA	Humboldt	View
Humboldt County CA Juvenile Hall 2002 Harrison, Eureka, CA 95501	CA	Humboldt	View
Imperial County - Herbert Hughes Correctional Center 328 Applestill Rd, El Centro, CA 92243	CA	Imperial	View
Imperial County CA Juvenile Hall 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243	CA	Imperial	View
Indio Juvenile Hall 47665 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201	CA	Riverside	View
Inyo County Jail 550 South Clay St, Independence, CA 93526	CA	Inyo	View
Inyo County Juvenile Hall 201 Mazourka Canyon Road, Independence, CA 93526	CA	Inyo	View
Juvenile Camp Afflerbaugh 6631 North Stephens Ranch Road, La Verne, CA 91750	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Challenger 5300 West Ave 1, Lancaster, CA 93536	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp David Gonzalez 1301 North Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Ellison Onizuka 5300 West Ave 1, Lancaster, CA 93536	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Francis Scobee 5300 West Ave 1, Lancaster, CA 93536	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Fred Miller 433 North Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Glenn Rockey 1900 North Sycamore Canyon Road, Laverne, CA 91750	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Gregory Jarvis 5300 West Ave 1, Lancaster, CA 93536	CA	Los Angeles	View
Juvenile Camp Headquarters 12653 North Little Tujunga Canyon Road, San Fernan...	CA	Los Angeles	View

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