Howard County Jail

Howard County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 563-547-3535

Physical Address:
124 S. Park Place
Cresco, IA 52136

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Howard County Jail
124 S. Park Place
Cresco, IA 52136

How Do You Find Someone in the Howard County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Howard County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 563-547-3535 for the information you are looking for.

Howard County Jail Inmate Search

Howard County maintains an average of 34 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Howard County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 680 offenders.

The following charts of Howard County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/8/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Howard County, the state of Iowa, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Howard County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Howard County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Howard County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 26 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 26 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Howard County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 7 26.92%
Felony (2rd Degree) 4 15.38%
Felony (1st Degree) 3 11.54%
State Jail Felony 2 7.69%
Felony (Uncategorized) 4 15.38%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 6 23.08%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Howard County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 23 88.46%
Female 3 11.54%
Total 26 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Howard County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 3.85%
18-20 2 7.69%
21-24 3 11.54%
25-30 4 15.38%
31-35 4 15.38%
36-40 5 19.23%
41-45 4 15.38%
46-50 1 3.85%
51-55 1 3.85%
56-60 1 3.85%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 26 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Howard County Jail
The Howard County Jail in Iowa has a capacity of 10 persons. It is a medium-security detention center located at 124 South Park Place in Cresco, Iowa. The jail is operated locally by the Howard County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing[3]. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. The Howard County Jail in Iowa is located at 124 South Park Place, Cresco, Iowa, 52136. The phone number for the jail is 563-547-3535. The Howard County Sheriff Department also operates the jail and can be reached at 563-547-5353. More information about the jail, including mailing instructions, can be found on the jail's website or on other online resources. According to various sources, including jailexchange.com and howardcounty.iowa.gov, the Howard County Jail in Iowa has visiting hours on Wednesdays from 1 pm to 4 pm and Saturdays from 1 pm to 3 pm. However, it is important to note that visiting hours may vary depending on factors such as the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, and the inmate's sex. It is recommended to contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date and accurate information on visitation hours. The Howard County Jail in Iowa is responsible for managing inmates and promoting public safety in Howard County. The jail accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, and law enforcement agencies. Inmates can be searched for using the IowaVINE system or through the Howard County Inmate Search website. If you have any questions about sending money or mail to an inmate, you can contact the jail directly. There is no information available on specific inmate issues or conditions. The Howard County Jail in Iowa is unique because it is still using a jail that was constructed 135 years ago. However, the facility has outlived and outgrown its usefulness, and the county is looking at building a new jail. The jail is a medium-security detention center that holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. The Howard County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and promotes public safety in Howard County through public policing and the management of county jails and inmates. The IowaVINE system is also available to victims of crime to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to receive notification when the offender’s custody status changes.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Howard County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Howard County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.


Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Howard County Jail?

Howard County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.


Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Howard County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Howard County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Howard County inmate to make to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Howard County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Howard County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Howard County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

How Do Inmates in Howard County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Howard County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Howard County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.

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Other Jails in Howard County

What are the other City and County Jails in Howard County?

Howard County County Jails
Howard County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Howard County?

Howard Floyd Mitchell Chickasaw Winneshiek Fillmore Mower
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Howard County, the state of Iowa and the United States?

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Howard County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 26 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 26 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Howard County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 7 26.92%
Felony (2rd Degree) 4 15.38%
Felony (1st Degree) 3 11.54%
State Jail Felony 2 7.69%
Felony (Uncategorized) 4 15.38%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 6 23.08%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Howard County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 23 88.46%
Female 3 11.54%
Total 26 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Howard County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 3.85%
18-20 2 7.69%
21-24 3 11.54%
25-30 4 15.38%
31-35 4 15.38%
36-40 5 19.23%
41-45 4 15.38%
46-50 1 3.85%
51-55 1 3.85%
56-60 1 3.85%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 26 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

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