Iowa Inmate Directory

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The State of Iowa has 96 Jails across 99 counties which includes Polk County, Linn County, Scott County, Johnson County, Black Hawk County and others.

Iowa, nicknamed “The Hawkeye State” for a Native American tribe that once inhabited the region, is known for its fertile farmland, rolling plains, and friendly Midwestern culture.

  • Capital City: Des Moines
  • Population: As of 2022, Iowa has a population exceeding 3.1 million people.
  • Correctional Facilities: Iowa has a unified correctional system, meaning one agency manages both prisons and jails. The Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) oversees nine state prison facilities.
  • Prison Population: Iowa’s incarceration rate is lower than the national average. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the state has an adult incarceration rate of 162 per 100,000 residents as of 2021. The total state prison population in Iowa is estimated to be around 8,100 inmates. It’s important to note that this figure may include people held in facilities other than prisons, such as jails.
  • Probation Population: Iowa utilizes a probation system to supervise offenders following release or as an alternative to incarceration. The probation population is significant, with estimates exceeding 42,000 individuals (2020).
  • Violent Crime Rate: Violent crime rates encompass serious offenses like murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program data for 2021, Iowa’s violent crime rate ranked 46th highest in the nation. This is significantly lower than the national average

Iowa Polk County Inmates

Resources for Further Information:

Iowa Department of Correction