Homelessness Statistics for Lee, FL
Total Homeless persons in Lee County Florida in 2019
372
There are an estimated 372 homeless individuals in Lee County Florida. That is a -49% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
81
Unsheltered individuals in families
34
Sheltered individuals
129
Unsheltered individuals
128
Sheltered families
22
Unsheltered families
8
Total Homeless families in Lee County Florida in 2019
30
There are an estimated 372 homeless individuals in Lee County Florida. That is a -49% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Lee County Florida
Total Chronic Homeless in Lee County Florida
86
There are -38 less homeless individuals in Lee County Florida than in 2018. That is a -31% 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
18
Unsheltered Chronic
68
Veteran Homelessness in Lee County Florida
Sheltered
11
Unsheltered
14
Total Veteran Homeless
25
There are more homeless individuals in Lee County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Lee County Florida
Sheltered
15
Unsheltered
7
Total Homeless Youth
22
There are -9 more homeless youths in Lee County Florida than in 2018. That is a -29% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Lee County Florida
850
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Lee County Florida
5
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 231 emergency shelter beds in Lee County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 16 Transitional Housing beds in Lee 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 436 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Lee 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 146 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Lee County.
Lee County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services
5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Lee County
Cafe of Life
Bonita Springs, FL
We serve lunch to anyone who visits our location on Monday thru Friday at 10:00 A.M. No one is refused.Our clients are what society has termed "less fortunate." They are in almost all case [...]
Ft Myers Rescue Mission
Ft Myers, FL
Emergency Shelter/Clothing/Meals on site and street. Provides shelter, counseling, job search for 65 male clients. Our mission is to help the helpless, the hopeless, and ho [...]
Salvation Army Red Shield Lodge
Fort Myers, FL
Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing/clothing/food. Services: Women and Children's shelter. One intact family unity. Meals with compassion 5:30pm. Outreach: Mondays th [...]
Eternal Home We Care Outreach
Fort Myers, FL
Transitional housing / shelter for men. Faith based. [...]
Ann's Restoration House
Fort Myers, FL
Ann's Restoration House is a Christian transitional residence that was established for persons who battle mental illness and substance abuse. It is committed to providing a structured, supportive prog [...]
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 |
236 284 64 30 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
22 9 |
37 134 |
34 28 |
22 17 |
| 2015 Total | 614 | 31 | 171 | 62 | 39 | |
| 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 |
162 148 94 35 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
30 7 |
20 62 |
12 7 |
24 10 |
| 2016 Total | 439 | 37 | 82 | 19 | 34 | |
| 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 |
142 175 102 12 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
32 3 |
21 44 |
4 9 |
18 5 |
| 2017 Total | 431 | 35 | 65 | 13 | 23 | |
| 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 |
250 173 274 31 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
73 7 |
32 92 |
7 11 |
22 9 |
| 2018 Total | 728 | 80 | 124 | 18 | 31 | |
| 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 |
129 128 81 34 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
22 8 |
18 68 |
11 14 |
15 7 |
| 2019 Total | 372 | 30 | 86 | 25 | 22 | |
- 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 | 48 | 11.7% | 910 | 40.0% | 91.3% |
| 2016 | 123 | 14.1% | 1324 | 58.6% | 92.5% |
| 2017 | 135 | 14.7% | 1012 | 53.6% | 85.6% |
| 2018 | 54 | 9.5% | 1345 | 39.0% | 89.3% |
| 2019 | 55 | 4.3% | 946 | 52.2% | 80.4% |
- 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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