600 per 100,000
Incarceration rate
2023
~20 state facilities
Correctional facilities
2023
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Incarceration rate (per 100k) | 600 | 350 |
National ranking
How states rank by overdose death rate.
| #1 | Alaska | 1 |
| #2 | Wyoming | 3 |
| #3 | Vermont | 9 |
| #4 | Illinois | 9.6 |
| #5 | Maine | 11.2 |
| #6 | Florida | 14.1 |
| #7 | Georgia | 22.5 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 26 |
| #9 | Washington | 26 |
| #10 | Virginia | 28.7 |
| #11 | Michigan | 28.8 |
| #12 | New Jersey | 30 |
| #13 | Arizona | 30.8 |
| #14 | Missouri | 34 |
| #15 | Ohio | 37.5 |
| #16 | North Carolina | 38.5 |
| #17 | Indiana | 40 |
| #18 | Kentucky | 45 |
| #19 | Montana | 52% |
| #20 | New Mexico | 52 |
| #21 | Massachusetts | 120 |
| #22 | New Hampshire | 170 |
| #23 | Rhode Island | 175 |
| #24 | Utah | 233 |
| #25 | Minnesota | 244 |
| #26 | Oregon | 285 |
| #27 | Delaware | 330 |
| #28 | Colorado | 417 |
| #29 | South Dakota | 421 |
| #30 | Louisiana | 556 |
Overview
Mississippi's incarceration rate is about 600 per 100,000 residents, among the highest in the country. This data point highlights how Mississippi compares on public safety indicators relative to national benchmarks. Mississippi has consistently ranked among the top states for incarceration rate per capita.
Did you know?
- Mississippi has consistently ranked among the top states for incarceration rate per capita.