How many state prisons are there in the United States?

There are 2084 state prisons in the United States. These facilities are spread across 53 states and can be browsed by state or searched by name on our directory.

How can I find state prisons in a specific state?

You can find state prisons in a specific state by using our 'Browse by State' section on this page. Click on any state name to view all state prisons located in that state, including facility names, addresses, and contact information.

What information is available for each tate prion 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 tate prion?

Use the search bar at the top of this page to search for state prisons by name, county, or address. Enter at least 3 characters and the search will return matching facilities from our database of 2084 state prisons.

Is the state prisons directory free to use?

Yes, our state prisons 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 State Prisons in USA - 2084 Facilities

About State Prisons

Understanding state prisons in the United States

State prisons are correctional facilities operated by individual state governments to house inmates convicted of state crimes. These facilities typically hold inmates serving sentences longer than one year. Each state has its own Department of Corrections responsible for managing these facilities.

Types of State Facilities

Maximum Security: Highest level of security for violent or dangerous offenders
Medium Security: Moderate security with more programming opportunities
Minimum Security: Lower security for non-violent offenders nearing release
Work Release Centers: Facilities allowing inmates to work in the community

State Prisons by State

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Alabama 37 Alaska 20 Arizona 87 Arkansas 31 California 113 Colorado 77 Connecticut 19 Delaware 13 Florida 159 Georgia 98 Guam 1 Hawaii 9 Idaho 20 Illinois 53 Indiana 23 Iowa 14 Kansas 17 Kentucky 39 Louisiana 16 Maine 9 Maryland 49 Massachusetts 19 Michigan 56 Minnesota 17 Mississippi 12 Missouri 33 Montana 12 Nebraska 10 Nevada 24 New Hampshire 7 New Jersey 21 New Mexico 20 New York 101 North Carolina 87 North Dakota 9 Ohio 121 Oklahoma 49 Oregon 24 Pennsylvania 82 Puerto Rico 27 Rhode Island 14 South Carolina 36 South Dakota 17 Tennessee 27 Texas 131 Utah 36 Vermont 8 Virgin Islands, U.S. 2 Virginia 70 Washington 33 West Virginia 28 Wisconsin 39 Wyoming 8

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
ADYS - Autauga HIT Program 1601 County Road 57, Prattville, AL 36067	AL	Autauga	View
ADYS - Mobile Group Home 2315 Costarides St, Mobile, AL 36617	AL	Mobile	View
ADYS - Mt. Meigs Complex 1000 Industrial School Road , Mount Meigs, AL 360...	AL	Montgomery	View
ADYS - Vacca Campus 8950 Roebuck Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35206	AL	Jefferson	View
AL DOC - Alex City Work Release Hwy 22 West, Alex City, AL 35011	AL	Tallapoosa	View
AL DOC - Atmore Community Work Center 9947 Hwy 21 North, Atmore, AL 36503	AL	Escambia	View
AL DOC - Bibb Correctional Facility 565 Bibb Lane, Brent, AL 35034	AL	Bibb	View
AL DOC - Birmingham Work Release 1216 25th St North, Birmingham, AL 35234-3196	AL	Jefferson	View
AL DOC - Bullock Correctional Facility 104 Bullock Drive, Union Springs, AL 36089-5107	AL	Bullock	View
AL DOC - Camden Work Release 1780 Alabama Hwy 221, Camden, AL 36726	AL	Wilcox	View
AL DOC - Childersburg Work Release 13501 Plant Road, Childersburg, AL 35044	AL	Talladega	View
AL DOC - Decatur Work Release 1401 Hwy 20 West, Decatur, AL 35601	AL	Morgan	View
AL DOC - Donaldson Correctional Facility 100 Warrior Lane, Bessemer, AL 35023-7299	AL	Jefferson	View
AL DOC - Draper Correctional Facility 2828 Alabama Hwy 143, Elmore, AL 36025	AL	Elmore	View
AL DOC - Easterling Correctional Facility 200 Wallace Drive, Clio, AL 36017-2615	AL	Barbour	View
AL DOC - Elba Work Release 1 Boswell St, Elba, AL 36323	AL	Coffee	View
AL DOC - Elmore Correctional Facility 3520 Marion Spillman Road, Elmore, AL 36025	AL	Elmore	View
AL DOC - Fountain Correctional Facility 9677 Hwy 21 North, Atmore, AL 36503	AL	Escambia	View
AL DOC - Frank Lee Community Work Center 5305 Ingram Rd, Deatsville, AL 36022	AL	Elmore	View
AL DOC - Hamilton Aged & Infirmed 223 Sasser Drive, Hamilton, AL 35570	AL	Marion	View
AL DOC - Hamilton Work Release 1826 Bexar Ave East, Hamilton, AL 35570	AL	Marion	View
AL DOC - Holman Correctional Facility 866 Ross Road, Atmore, AL 36503	AL	Escambia	View
AL DOC - Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women 8966 US Hwy 231 North, Wetumpka, AL 36092	AL	Elmore	View
AL DOC - Kilby Correctional Facility 12201 Wares Ferry Road, Montgomery, AL 36117	AL	Montgomery	View
AL DOC - Limestone Correctional Facility 28779 Nick David Road, Harvest, AL 35749	AL	Madison	View

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