Map of Polk County
Every point is a facility. Select one to open its record.
Prisons & jails
5 facilities
| Fort des Moines Community Corrections Complex | Reentry center | Des Moines | (515) 242-6600 | — |
| Fresh Start Women's Center (Women's Residential Correctional Facility) | State prison | Des Moines | (515) 242-6325 | — |
| Iowa Correctional Institution for Women | State prison | Mitchellville | (515) 725-5042 | 774 |
| Polk County Juvenile Detention Center | Juvenile facility | Des Moines | (515) 286-3344 | — |
| Polk County Main Jail | Regional jail | Des Moines | (515) 323-5400 | 1,500 |
Police & law enforcement
20 agencies
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in Polk County, Iowa?
The atlas lists 5 prisons, jails and detention centres in Polk County, Iowa, including 2 state prisons and 1 reentry center.
How many police stations are in Polk County, Iowa?
20 police units are listed for Polk County, Iowa: 15 police departments, 2 sheriff's offices and 2 state agencies.
How do I find out if someone is in jail in Polk County, Iowa?
Call the county jail or use the sheriff's online inmate lookup. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 21 entries of 25. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
What specialised facilities are there in Polk County, Iowa?
The atlas lists 1 juvenile facility here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Which town in Polk County, Iowa has the most prisons?
Des Moines has the most, with 4 places of detention in the atlas, out of 2 towns with at least one.
Which neighbouring areas of Iowa are covered?
Iowa has 98 other areas in the atlas; Scott County has the most entries (17), followed by Black Hawk County.