Clarinda Correctional Facility

Clarinda Correctional Facility is a state prison in Page County, Iowa, holding around 973 inmates in individual cells within multiple secure housing units. The institution operates as a medium security facility designed to serve people with specific medical and mental health needs.

The facility was established in 1980 by the Iowa Department of Corrections to house inmates with specific medical and mental health requirements. It was created in response to the need for a specialized prison system for this population.

The facility implements The Other Way program, incorporating Alcoholics Anonymous principles to support inmates through substance abuse recovery and rehabilitation.

Visitors can meet with inmates during designated visiting days, with different hours on weekdays and weekends. It is helpful to check in advance what the specific visiting times are and to prepare necessary documents before arrival.

The grounds maintain a specialized section with lower security status that houses around 137 inmates. These residents participate in supervised work programs outside the prison grounds.

Location: Iowa

Inception: 1980

Official opening: 1980

GPS coordinates: 40.76220,-95.03720

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53