Madison County Jail

Madison County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 515-462-3575

Physical Address:
1012 N John Wayne Drive
PO Box 517
Winterset, IA 50273

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Madison County Jail
PO Box 517
Winterset, IA 50273

How Do You Find Someone in the Madison County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Madison 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 515-462-3575 for the information you are looking for.

Madison County Jail Inmate Search

Madison County maintains an average of 18 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Madison County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 360 offenders.

The following charts of Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Madison County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 9 69.23%
Black 1 7.69%
Hispanic or Latino 1 7.69%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 7.69%
Asian 1 7.69%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Madison County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 4 30.77%
Felony (2rd Degree) 2 15.38%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 7.69%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 3 23.08%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 3 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 Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Madison County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 12 92.31%
Female 1 7.69%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Madison County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 7.69%
18-20 1 7.69%
21-24 2 15.38%
25-30 2 15.38%
31-35 3 23.08%
36-40 2 15.38%
41-45 2 15.38%
46-50 0 0.00%
51-55 0 0.00%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Madison 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 Madison County Jail
According to the information provided by the sources, the capacity of the Madison County Jail in Iowa varies. One source states that the facility has a capacity of 18 inmates, while another source states that the facility has a capacity of 12 inmates. It is important to note that these sources may be referring to different facilities within Madison County, Iowa. The address of the Madison County Jail in Iowa is 1012 North 1st St PO Box 517, Winterset, IA 50273. The direct contact number for the facility is 515-462-3575. The jail is operated by the Madison County Sheriff's Office. According to and, the Madison County Jail in Iowa has visiting hours, but the specific hours are not provided. It is recommended to contact the jail directly for more information. Contact information for the Madison County Sheriff's Office can be found on the Madison County government website. Alternatively, the Iowa Department of Corrections provides information on visiting policies and procedures for all Iowa correctional facilities, including the Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility. There have been issues and a lawsuit related to the Madison County Jail in Iowa. In 2021, a federal lawsuit was filed alleging negligence on the part of the county and Eyerly-Ball Community Health Services leading to the suicide of an inmate. The jail is a medium security level county jail that houses male offenders sentenced up to 24 months. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the jail and can be contacted for more information. The facility has a capacity of 12 inmates. There is no information available on what makes Madison County Jail in Iowa unique. The available sources provide general information about the jail, such as its location, capacity, and security level. Madison County is also known for being the birthplace of John Wayne and for its covered bridges.
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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Madison County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Madison County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Madison County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Madison County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

iphone app
Google Play app

For all the information regarding phone calls with Madison County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Madison County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.


Here's how it works:

  • First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
  • These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
  • It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
  • The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

  • Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
  • If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
  • If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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Google Play app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Madison County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Madison County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Madison County, by creating an account.
  • Select Iowa, then select Madison County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Madison County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

Inmate Sales Apps

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Google Play app

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Madison County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Madison County.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Madison Guthrie Adair Union Clarke Dallas Polk Warren
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 9 69.23%
Black 1 7.69%
Hispanic or Latino 1 7.69%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 7.69%
Asian 1 7.69%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Madison County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 4 30.77%
Felony (2rd Degree) 2 15.38%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 7.69%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 3 23.08%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 3 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 Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Madison County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 12 92.31%
Female 1 7.69%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Madison County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 7.69%
18-20 1 7.69%
21-24 2 15.38%
25-30 2 15.38%
31-35 3 23.08%
36-40 2 15.38%
41-45 2 15.38%
46-50 0 0.00%
51-55 0 0.00%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Madison 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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