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The Jail System

Idaho has 36 jails in 44 counties, with a jail population of approximately 3,349.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Idaho prison population was 8,252 located in 10 prisons, with a staff of 1,960 employees and budget of $245 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, the Idaho community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
435
Violent Crime Rate
230
Property Crime Rate
1,744
Probationers
2,578
Parolees
402

Populations

Prison Population
8,252
Jail Population
3,349
Parole Population
5,054
Probation Population
32,409

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
10 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
36

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 19,545
Employee Positions
1,960
Prison Budget
$245,000,000