Homelessness Statistics for Indian River, FL

, Florida

Total Homeless persons in Indian River County Florida in 2019

1,499

There are an estimated 1,499 homeless individuals in Indian River County Florida. That is a -3% 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

102

There are 102 in Indian River that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

643

There are 643 in Indian River that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

52

There are 102 in Indian River that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

702

There are 102 in Indian River that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

33

There are 33 in Indian River that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

226

There are 226 in Indian River that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Indian River County Florida in 2019

259

There are an estimated 1,499 homeless individuals in Indian River County Florida. That is a -3% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Indian River County Florida

Total Chronic Homeless in Indian River County Florida

51

There are -5 less homeless individuals in Indian River County Florida than in 2018. That is a -9% 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

Sheltered chronic

0

There are 33 in Indian River that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

51

There are 226 in Indian River that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Indian River County Florida

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

0

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

50

Total Veteran Homeless

50

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

Youth Homelessness in Indian River County Florida

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

15

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

30

Total Homeless Youth

45

There are 7 more homeless youths in Indian River County Florida than in 2018. That is a 18% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Indian River County Florida

832

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

Total number of shelters in Indian River County Florida

3

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 126 emergency shelter beds in Indian River County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 85 Transitional Housing beds in Indian River 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 374 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Indian River 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 161 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Indian River County.

Indian River County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services

3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Indian River County

Hope For Families Center

Hope For Families Center

Vero Beach, FL

Emergency shelter for homeless familiesStaffed 365 years a day, 24 hours a day. Each of our residents is offered three prepared meals a day, including packable lunches for work [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 23, 2020
The Source

The Source

Vero Beach, FL

The Source is the only drop-in outreach ministry in Indian River County that serves as a cold weather shelter, opens six days a week, provides hot meals, emergency food boxes, clothing, basic hygiene [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 10, 2017
Samaritan Center Transititional Housing

Samaritan Center Transititional Housing

Vero Beach, FL

Transitional Housing from Catholic CharitiesThe Samaritan Center provides transitional housing and guidance to homeless families in Indian River County and prepares them to live independently. T [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 23, 2020

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
92
1207
144
969


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


38
383


6
104


5
63


18
32
2015 Total 2,412 421 110 68 50
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
62
863
186
1271


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


53
439


0
77


3
47


28
77
2016 Total 2,382 492 77 50 105
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
65
685
118
864


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


41
297


0
57


0
72


27
76
2017 Total 1,732 338 57 72 103
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
60
794
453
235


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


136
64


0
56


2
59


22
16
2018 Total 1,542 200 56 61 38
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
52
702
102
643


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


33
226


0
51


0
50


15
30
2019 Total 1,499 259 51 50 45
*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 122 3.0% 716 84.2% 84.7%
2016 115 6.5% 676 84.8% 91.8%
2017 112 7.7% 995 87.6% 92.8%
2018 89 7.3% 946 88.1% 94.9%
2019 85 10.1% 841 87.5% 97.6%
*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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