Homelessness Statistics for Marion, FL

, Florida

Total Homeless persons in Marion County Florida in 2019

475

There are an estimated 475 homeless individuals in Marion County Florida. That is a -17% 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

108

There are 108 in Marion that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

2

There are 2 in Marion that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

188

There are 108 in Marion that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

177

There are 108 in Marion that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

28

There are 28 in Marion that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

1

There are 1 in Marion that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Marion County Florida in 2019

29

There are an estimated 475 homeless individuals in Marion County Florida. That is a -17% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Marion County Florida

Total Chronic Homeless in Marion County Florida

144

There are 39 more homeless individuals in Marion County Florida than in 2018. That is a 37% 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

41

There are 28 in Marion that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

103

There are 1 in Marion that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Marion County Florida

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

75

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

6

Total Veteran Homeless

81

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

Youth Homelessness in Marion County Florida

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

24

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

3

Total Homeless Youth

27

There are -21 more homeless youths in Marion County Florida than in 2018. That is a -44% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Marion County Florida

502

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

Total number of shelters in Marion 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 181 emergency shelter beds in Marion County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 124 Transitional Housing beds in Marion 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 133 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Marion 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 64 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Marion County.

Marion County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services

5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Marion County

Annie Johnson Senior Center Free Meals

Annie Johnson Senior Center Free Meals

Dunnellon, FL

Office hours:8:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.Assistance Hours are8:30 AM to 1:00 PM(352) 489-8021Assistance with Rent/MortgagesAssistance with Utility PaymentsR [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 25, 2023
Interfaith Emergency Services

Interfaith Emergency Services

Ocala, FL

The Interfaith Emergency Shelter provides for single women, women with children and families that are homeless. In the women's shelter, the ladies share rooms and bathroom facilities. Living area, kit [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Aug 9, 2016
Salvation Army Center of Hope

Salvation Army Center of Hope

Ocala, FL

Provides Emergency Shelter for women, men and families who would otherwise be at the mercy of the elements and those with evil intent. We offer a 42 bed men's dorm, 19 bed women's dorm, and 3 rooms fo [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 9, 2020
Shepherd LightHouse and Thrift Shop

Shepherd LightHouse and Thrift Shop

Belleview, FL

We are transitional housing in Belleview, Fl we assist homeless women 21 and over with children ages birth to 9 years. The program last about 4 to 6 months and the Mothers work and safe funding to mov [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 23, 2020
Open Arms Village of Ocala

Open Arms Village of Ocala

Ocala, FL

Your donation helps homeless individuals as they work to change their circumstances by providing food, shelter, laundering, transportation and case management. No one should face the chal [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 24, 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
167
452
92
76


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


29
26


1
65


60
35


35
34
2015 Total 787 55 66 95 69
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
198
452
97
76


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


40
26


0
65


73
35


12
34
2016 Total 823 66 65 108 46
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
183
416
107
19


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


31
7


0
137


60
12


30
24
2017 Total 725 38 137 72 54
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
188
255
113
16


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


34
4


20
85


69
0


26
22
2018 Total 572 38 105 69 48
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
188
177
108
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


28
1


41
103


75
6


24
3
2019 Total 475 29 144 81 27
*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 198 9.9% 1494 32.3% 95.1%
2016 0 9.0% 0 16.8% 59.0%
2017 3 2.6% 0 37.8% 68.8%
2018 10 1.0% 0 28.8% 52.2%
2019 11 5.2% 0 15.4% 60.0%
*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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