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Wisconsin 2016

The Jail System

Wisconsin has 76 jails in 72 counties, with a jail population of approximately 12,150.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Wisconsin prison population was 23,377 located in 25 prisons, with a staff of 6,959 employees and budget of $834 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, Wisconsin's community corrections population was 44,489 under probation and 20,401 under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
406
Violent Crime Rate
306
Property Crime Rate
1,933
Probationers
988
Parolees
453

Populations

Prison Population
23,377
Jail Population
12,150
Parole Population
20,401
Probation Population
44,489

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
25 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
76

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 37,994
Employee Positions
6,959
Prison Budget
$834,000,000