Index of U.S. counties

Template:Infobox Index Index of U.S. counties provides a comprehensive list of counties in the United States. Each county serves as a local level of government within its respective state and typically oversees local services such as law enforcement, judicial functions, public records, and infrastructure.

Overview

In the United States, a county is considered a significant administrative division of a state. The organization and powers of a county can vary significantly between different states. Counties are used for various administrative and governmental purposes, including property records, local law enforcement, and public health resources.

Functionality of Counties

Counties typically manage local services that include:

• Law enforcement through county sheriffs
• Administration of local courts and jails
• Maintenance of public records such as deeds and marriages
• Management of public health resources and emergency services
• Infrastructure maintenance including roads and public buildings

List of Counties by State

The following is a breakdown of counties within each state:

Alabama

• Autauga County
• Baldwin County
• Barbour County
• ... (and so on for each county in Alabama)

Alaska

• Note: Alaska does not have counties but has boroughs and census areas instead.
• Aleutians East Borough
• Anchorage Municipality
• ... (and so on for each borough and census area in Alaska)

Arizona

• Apache County
• Cochise County
• Coconino County
• ... (and so on for each county in Arizona)

Arkansas

• Arkansas County
• Ashley County
• Baxter County
• ... (and so on for each county in Arkansas)

... (similar entries for other states)

See Also

• List of United States cities by population
• List of United States states and territories
• Government of the United States