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The Jail System

Mississippi has 89 jails in 82 counties, with a jail population of approximately 13,390.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Mississippi prison population was 19,192 located in 3 prisons, with a staff of 3,039 employees and budget of $374 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, Mississippi's community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
624
Violent Crime Rate
281
Property Crime Rate
2,768
Probationers
1,280
Parolees
381

Populations

Prison Population
19,192
Jail Population
13,390
Parole Population
8,645
Probation Population
29,067

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
3 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
89

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 17,177
Employee Positions
3,039
Prison Budget
$374,000,000