how much does it cost to keep an inmate in jail for one year???

Answer 1

In my criminology class, the teacher told us it's 60,000 a year per inmate here in Memphis

Answer 2

I'm sure these figures exist as a lot of the correctional system is 'farmed out' to private companies nowadays, who have to have a cost basis for charging the State for their services. So, I will try and find out...

But if you're asking about Martha Stewart, well, she covered the cost with illicit bake-ins!

here are the recent figures for Washington State:
http://therighttoknow.org/

.... and some interesting discussion material from Texas as to why just looking at the cash cost isn't the full social picture:
http://www.criminaljusticecoalition.org/true_cost/facts

Answer 3

last I heard it was $65,000 but it might have increased in the last year or so. Did you know that inmates live longer generally than the outside population...kinda interesting.

Answer 4

Think it cost 45 to 60 dollars a day to house one.

Answer 5

I've read it $ 65,000 to 75,000 a year. I don't think its right that someone in prison makes more than I do on the outside. One of lifes little injustices.

Answer 6

My last report of it was averaging $80,000 a year.
They must have a minimum of 2,200 calories a day, free health care, heat in the winter, air conditioning in the summer. Pretty damn good deal if you ask me!
I would call myself rich if I would live on $80,000 a year, no rent/mortgage, no utilities nor food bill, free medical care, and free college education!
Shame on you America!!!!!

Answer 7

All states are different. Last time I heard in Illinois 46,000 about.

Answer 8

the prison get about 60'000 for each inmate but only spend about 20,000. why do you think its a revolving door.

Answer 9

100K or more.