Jackson County, Illinois sentencing data
As of June 30, 2026, according to Illinois Department of Corrections records, 323 people sentenced in Jackson County were held in Illinois state prisons. Their median sentence is 8 years, shorter than the statewide median of 10 years. 21% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 33% statewide. The most common offense is possession of meth< 5 grams.
Sentences by offense: Jackson County vs. Illinois
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Jackson median (yrs) | Illinois median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession Of Meth< 5 Grams | 20 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Murder/Intent To Kill/Injure | 20 | 45 | 40 |
| Uuw-Felon Poss/Use Firearm Prior | 17 | 10.5 | 6 |
| Uuw-Felon Poss/Use Weapon/Firearm | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| Agg Discharge Firearm/Occ Veh | 11 | 8.5 | 7 |
| Residential Burglary | 10 | 9.5 | 7 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 172 | 53% |
| White | 127 | 39% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 5.0% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other Illinois counties
About this data
Source: Illinois Department of Corrections public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Jackson County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.