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West Virginia 2016

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The Jail System

West Virginia has 11 jails in 55 counties, with a jail population of approximately 4,027.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the West Virginia prison population was 7,162 located in 15 prisons, with a staff of 1,987 employees and budget of $183 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, West Virginia's community corrections population was 6,523 under probation and 3,550 under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
392
Violent Crime Rate
358
Property Crime Rate
2,047
Probationers
448
Parolees
244

Populations

Prison Population
7,162
Jail Population
4,027
Parole Population
3,550
Probation Population
6,523

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
15 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
11

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 16,976
Employee Positions
1,987
Prison Budget
$183,000,000