Map of Buncombe County
Every point is a facility. Select one to open its record.
Prisons & jails
4 facilities
| Buncombe County Detention Center | County jail | Asheville | (828) 250-4550 | 604 |
| Craggy Correctional Center | State prison | Asheville | (828) 645-5315 | 598 |
| Western Area Multipurpose Juvenile Crisis and Assesment Center | Juvenile facility | Asheville | (828) 338-8340 | 4 |
| Western Correctional Center for Women | State prison | Black Mountain | (828) 259-6000 | 366 |
Police & law enforcement
16 agencies
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Buncombe County, North Carolina have?
The atlas lists 4 prisons, jails and detention centres in Buncombe County, North Carolina, including 2 state prisons and 1 juvenile facility.
What is the largest prison in Buncombe County, North Carolina?
By the capacity recorded in its sources, Buncombe County Detention Center is the largest, with about 604 places.
Which police agencies serve Buncombe County, North Carolina?
16 police units are listed for Buncombe County, North Carolina: 10 police departments, 3 state agencies and 2 special jurisdiction agencies.
How do I find out if someone is in jail in Buncombe County, North Carolina?
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 20 entries of 20. 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.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Buncombe County, North Carolina?
The atlas lists 1 juvenile facility here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Buncombe County, North Carolina?
Asheville has the most, with 3 places of detention in the atlas, out of 2 towns with at least one.
What other areas are in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 99 other areas in the atlas; Wake County has the most entries (45), followed by Mecklenburg County.