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Iowa 2016

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The Jail System

Iowa has 96 jails in 99 counties, with a jail population of approximately 4,010.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Iowa prison population was 9,031 located in 9 prisons, with a staff of 2,677 employees and budget of $299 million.

The Community Corrections System

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

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
286
Violent Crime Rate
291
Property Crime Rate
2,086
Probationers
1,213
Parolees
251

Populations

Prison Population
9,031
Jail Population
4,010
Parole Population
6,051
Probation Population
29,254

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
9 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
96

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 32,925
Employee Positions
2,677
Prison Budget
$299,000,000