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The Jail System

Kentucky has 84 jails in 120 counties, with a jail population of approximately 19,200.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Kentucky prison population was 23,022 located in 12 prisons, with a staff of 3,149 employees and budget of $287 million.

The Community Corrections System

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

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
518
Violent Crime Rate
232
Property Crime Rate
2,190
Probationers
1,411
Parolees
448

Populations

Prison Population
23,022
Jail Population
19,200
Parole Population
15,383
Probation Population
48,457

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
12 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
84

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 14,603
Employee Positions
3,149
Prison Budget
$287,000,000