Inmate medical costs


The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office took over the medical services for the Escambia County Jail from contractor Armor Correctional Health Services, which saved the county approximately $2 million annually.

2007 $7.24 million
2008 $6.02 million
2009 $6.32 million
2010 $4.42 million
2011 $4.43 million projected

The average medical cost per inmate is $2,671.

Other counties:
Hillsborough $5,774
Orange $5,500
Palm Beach $5,368
Broward $5,298
Polk $5,168
Pinellas $4,947
Jacksonville $2,858

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