Prisons in Kentucky (federal BOP listing in this directory)
20 March 2026Counts and labels reflect the prison import in this site build. They are not live government data.
Thematic graphic — not a photograph of a named facility.
This page explains how we group federal Bureau of Prisons facilities recorded for Kentucky. The state browse view lists 5 establishments from the current import.
What is included
Only federal BOP facilities present in our import are listed. State prisons, jails, and private facilities outside this dataset are not shown here.
This site uses a BOP-derived listing from the build import. It is not a live government feed. Confirm visiting, security classification, and population with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Examples from the dataset
Illustrative entries: Ashland Fci, Big Sandy Usp, Lexington Fmc, Manchester Fci, Mccreary Usp. Use the links below for full profiles.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this list every prison in the state?
- No. It lists federal BOP facilities from our import only. State departments of correction operate separate prison systems.
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No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Ashland Fci
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution)
Ashland Fci — FCI in Kentucky (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Big Sandy Usp
USP (United States Penitentiary)
Big Sandy Usp — USP in Kentucky (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Lexington Fmc
FMC (Federal Medical Center)
Lexington Fmc — FMC in Kentucky (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Manchester Fci
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution)
Manchester Fci — FCI in Kentucky (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Mccreary Usp
USP (United States Penitentiary)
Mccreary Usp — USP in Kentucky (Federal BOP listing).