Homelessness Statistics for Columbia, FL

, Florida

Total Homeless persons in Columbia County Florida in 2019

538

There are an estimated 538 homeless individuals in Columbia County Florida. That is a 9% change from 2018.

The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019

Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals in families

55

There are 55 in Columbia that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

29

There are 29 in Columbia that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

58

There are 55 in Columbia that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

396

There are 55 in Columbia that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

23

There are 23 in Columbia that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

11

There are 11 in Columbia that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Columbia County Florida in 2019

34

There are an estimated 538 homeless individuals in Columbia County Florida. That is a 9% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Columbia County Florida

Total Chronic Homeless in Columbia County Florida

41

There are 7 more homeless individuals in Columbia County Florida than in 2018. That is a 21% increase.

What is Chronic Homeless?

Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.

Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.

Sheltered Chronic

Sheltered chronic

0

There are 23 in Columbia that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

41

There are 11 in Columbia that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Columbia County Florida

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

20

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

9

Total Veteran Homeless

29

There are more homeless individuals in Columbia County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Columbia County Florida

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

11

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

42

Total Homeless Youth

53

There are 10 more homeless youths in Columbia County Florida than in 2018. That is a 23% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Columbia County Florida

348

This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.

Total number of shelters in Columbia County Florida

2

What are Emergency Shelters?

Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 82 emergency shelter beds in Columbia County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 37 Transitional Housing beds in Columbia County.

What is Permanent Supportive Housing?

Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 105 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Columbia County.

What is Rapid Re-Housing?

Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 124 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Columbia County.

Columbia County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services

2 Homeless Shelter Listings in Columbia County

Suwannee Valley Rescue Mission

Suwannee Valley Rescue Mission

Lake City, FL

Rescue Mission and Soup Kitchen. Soup kitchen that seats 75, the only one of its kind in our four county area, has been feeding the hungry hot meals for years in downtown Lake City. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 21, 2020
Another Way Inc - Domestic Violence Shelter

Another Way Inc - Domestic Violence Shelter

Lake City, FL

Provides counseling, support, and safe shelter to survivors of domestic and sexual violence; while providing a positive alternative to violence through community education. Another Way pro [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 3, 2016

Point-In-Time Count Summary

Total Homeless Total Families Total Chronic Total Veterans Total Youth
2015
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
45
831
21
218


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


7
63


0
170


27
112


16
253
2015 Total 1,115 70 170 139 269
2016
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
54
831
42
218


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


14
63


5
170


28
112


13
253
2016 Total 1,145 77 175 140 266
2017
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
46
326
53
77


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


16
28


0
34


26
17


11
33
2017 Total 502 44 34 43 44
2018
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
61
326
29
77


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


9
28


0
34


24
17


10
33
2018 Total 493 37 34 41 43
2019
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
58
396
55
29


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


23
11


0
41


20
9


11
42
2019 Total 538 34 41 29 53
*Key
  • SI: Individuals in shelters
  • UI: Unsheltered individuals
  • IFS: Individuals in families shelters
  • UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
  • S: Sheltered
  • H: Homeless

Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics

Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH
2015 186 44.0% 498 80.1% 91.3%
2016 62 25.6% 780 69.5% 80.6%
2017 75 43.1% 671 53.6% 100.0%
2018 71 16.1% 523 51.9% 92.9%
2019 75 15.6% 336 80.6% 100.0%
*Key
  • Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
  • Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
  • 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
  • Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
  • Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing

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