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The Jail System

South Dakota has 26 jails in 66 counties, with a jail population of approximately 1,682.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the South Dakota prison population was 3,831 located in 6 prisons, with a staff of 869 employees and budget of $85 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, South Dakota's community corrections population was 6,610 under probation and 2,687 under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
440
Violent Crime Rate
418
Property Crime Rate
1,981
Probationers
1,009
Parolees
410

Populations

Prison Population
3,831
Jail Population
1,682
Parole Population
2,687
Probation Population
6,610

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
6 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
26

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 19,703
Employee Positions
869
Prison Budget
$85,000,000