Largest Jails & Prisons in Kansas by Inmate Population
Kansas is home to several large jails and correctional facilities that house thousands of inmates across various security levels. Among these, certain county jails and state prisons hold the highest inmate populations.
Largest County Jail in Kansas
The Sedgwick County Jail, located in Wichita, is one of the largest jails in Kansas, with a capacity of approximately 1,162 inmates. It houses both pretrial detainees and sentenced individuals.
Other Major County Jails in Kansas
- Johnson County Jail (Olathe, KS) – One of the largest county detention centers.
- Shawnee County Department of Corrections (Topeka, KS) – Holds a significant number of inmates.
Total Kansas Inmate Population
As of March 14, 2025, the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) reported a total inmate population of 9,671, broken down as follows –
- Male inmates – 8,795
- Female inmates – 876
Largest State Prisons in Kansas
Kansas has many state -run correctional facilities that house long -term inmates. The two largest are…
- Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF) – Largest Prison in Kansas
- Capacity – 1,906 inmates
- Security Levels – Maximum, medium, and minimum
Location – Lansing, KS
Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF)
- Capacity – 1,784 inmates
- Security Levels – Various, including maximum security
- Programs – Includes the Kansas Wild Horse Program, which helps rehabilitate inmates through horse training.
While real -time inmate populations are not always publicly disclosed, Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF) is the largest by capacity and is likely to have the highest number of inmates in Kansas.
For more information on inmate statistics and facility details, visit the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) website.
