Homelessness Statistics for Highlands, FL
Total Homeless persons in Highlands County Florida in 2019
398
There are an estimated 398 homeless individuals in Highlands County Florida. That is a -12% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
48
Unsheltered individuals in families
108
Sheltered individuals
0
Unsheltered individuals
242
Sheltered families
17
Unsheltered families
19
Total Homeless families in Highlands County Florida in 2019
36
There are an estimated 398 homeless individuals in Highlands County Florida. That is a -12% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Highlands County Florida
Total Chronic Homeless in Highlands County Florida
179
There are -22 less homeless individuals in Highlands County Florida than in 2018. That is a -11% drop .
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
0
Unsheltered Chronic
179
Veteran Homelessness in Highlands County Florida
Sheltered
0
Unsheltered
1
Total Veteran Homeless
1
There are more homeless individuals in Highlands County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Highlands County Florida
Sheltered
0
Unsheltered
61
Total Homeless Youth
61
There are -4 more homeless youths in Highlands County Florida than in 2018. That is a -6% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Highlands County Florida
291
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Highlands County Florida
1
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 41 emergency shelter beds in Highlands County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 20 Transitional Housing beds in Highlands 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 73 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Highlands 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 157 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Highlands County.
Highlands County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services
1 Homeless Shelter Listings in Highlands County
New Testament Church & Mission
Sebring, FL
Emergency Shelter/Food. Meals Monday- Friday Lunch- 11:30AM Dinner- 4:00 PM Saturday Lunch Only- 11:30 A.M. Sunday Dinner follows Church Servic [...]
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 |
80 540 198 400 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
66 100 |
25 202 |
0 0 |
0 25 |
| 2015 Total | 1,218 | 166 | 227 | 0 | 25 | |
| 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 |
126 475 187 283 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
62 95 |
25 298 |
12 0 |
0 50 |
| 2016 Total | 1,071 | 157 | 323 | 12 | 50 | |
| 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 |
9 368 82 150 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
32 47 |
0 236 |
0 16 |
0 62 |
| 2017 Total | 609 | 79 | 236 | 16 | 62 | |
| 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 |
16 276 53 108 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
25 19 |
7 194 |
0 18 |
0 65 |
| 2018 Total | 453 | 44 | 201 | 18 | 65 | |
| 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 |
0 242 48 108 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
17 19 |
0 179 |
0 1 |
0 61 |
| 2019 Total | 398 | 36 | 179 | 1 | 61 | |
- 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 | 0 | 7.1% | 148 | 87.0% | 100.0% |
| 2016 | 81 | 28.6% | 70 | 42.1% | 94.3% |
| 2017 | 177 | 133 | 63.2% | ||
| 2018 | 237 | 0.0% | 156 | 57.1% | 86.7% |
| 2019 | 190 | 0.0% | 0 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
- 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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