Humboldt County Jail

Humboldt County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 515-332-2471

Physical Address:
430 Sumner Ave
Humboldt, IA 50548

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Humboldt County Jail
430 Sumner Ave
Humboldt, IA 50548

How Do You Find Someone in the Humboldt County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Humboldt 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 515-332-2471 for the information you are looking for.

Humboldt County Jail Inmate Search

Humboldt County maintains an average of 46 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Humboldt County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 920 offenders.

The following charts of Humboldt County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 5/28/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Humboldt 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 Humboldt County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Humboldt County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Humboldt County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 5/28/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 25 73.53%
Black 2 5.88%
Hispanic or Latino 3 8.82%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 2.94%
Asian 1 2.94%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 2.94%
Other 1 2.94%
Total 34 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Humboldt County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 11 32.35%
Felony (2rd Degree) 5 14.71%
Felony (1st Degree) 3 8.82%
State Jail Felony 1 2.94%
Felony (Uncategorized) 7 20.59%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 7 20.59%
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 Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Humboldt County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 30 88.24%
Female 4 11.76%
Total 34 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Humboldt County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 5.88%
18-20 1 2.94%
21-24 4 11.76%
25-30 5 14.71%
31-35 6 17.65%
36-40 5 14.71%
41-45 4 11.76%
46-50 2 5.88%
51-55 1 2.94%
56-60 1 2.94%
61-65 1 2.94%
66-75 1 2.94%
76-85 1 2.94%
Total 34 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Humboldt 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 Humboldt County Jail
According to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office website, the Humboldt County Jail in Iowa was built in 1941 with a capacity for 16 inmates. However, as of September 2022, the jail's current capacity is 240 detainees. The address for the Humboldt County Jail in Iowa is 430 Sumner Avenue, Humboldt, Iowa, 50548. The phone number for the jail is 515-332-2600, and the fax number is 515-332-5555. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, which may also be able to provide information about the jail, is located at the same address and can be reached at 515-332-2471. The visitation hours at the Humboldt County Jail in Iowa vary depending on several factors, including the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, the inmate's sex, and whether or not it is a holiday. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. You can find more information about the jail's visitation hours and other details on their official website, as well as on other online directories. The Humboldt County Jail in Iowa is a secure facility that houses inmates who may be awaiting trial or sentencing, or serving a sentence after being convicted of a crime. The jail is open 24 hours a day, and visitors should call ahead of time to find out the best time to visit. Inmates at the jail have expressed concerns about COVID-19 related health issues and hospitalizations. If you need to find information about an inmate, you can search or them on websites such as jailexchange.com or inmate101.com. When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, make sure to address it correctly and include the sender's name and mailing address. There is no information available to suggest that the Humboldt County Jail in Iowa is unique in any way. It is a secure facility that houses inmates, and it is managed by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office. While there is a rotating jailhouse in Council Bluffs that is considered unique, it is not located in Humboldt County.
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Inmate Visitation

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

Humboldt 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 Humboldt County Jail?

Humboldt 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 Humboldt County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Humboldt County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Humboldt 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 Humboldt County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt County

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

Humboldt County County Jails
Humboldt County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Humboldt Pocahontas Palo Alto Kossuth Webster Wright Hancock
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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Humboldt County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 5/28/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 25 73.53%
Black 2 5.88%
Hispanic or Latino 3 8.82%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 2.94%
Asian 1 2.94%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 2.94%
Other 1 2.94%
Total 34 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Humboldt County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 11 32.35%
Felony (2rd Degree) 5 14.71%
Felony (1st Degree) 3 8.82%
State Jail Felony 1 2.94%
Felony (Uncategorized) 7 20.59%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 7 20.59%
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 Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Humboldt County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 30 88.24%
Female 4 11.76%
Total 34 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Humboldt County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 5.88%
18-20 1 2.94%
21-24 4 11.76%
25-30 5 14.71%
31-35 6 17.65%
36-40 5 14.71%
41-45 4 11.76%
46-50 2 5.88%
51-55 1 2.94%
56-60 1 2.94%
61-65 1 2.94%
66-75 1 2.94%
76-85 1 2.94%
Total 34 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Humboldt 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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