Homelessness Statistics for Clarke, GA

, Georgia

Total Homeless persons in Clarke County Georgia in 2019

237

There are an estimated 237 homeless individuals in Clarke County Georgia. 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

Sheltered individuals in families

76

There are 76 in Clarke that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

There are 0 in Clarke that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

106

There are 76 in Clarke that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

55

There are 76 in Clarke that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

20

There are 20 in Clarke that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

There are 0 in Clarke that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Clarke County Georgia in 2019

20

There are an estimated 237 homeless individuals in Clarke County Georgia. That is a 12% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Clarke County Georgia

Total Chronic Homeless in Clarke County Georgia

36

There are -1 less homeless individuals in Clarke County Georgia than in 2018. That is a -3% 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

7

There are 20 in Clarke that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

29

There are 0 in Clarke that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Clarke County Georgia

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

6

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

6

Total Veteran Homeless

12

There are more homeless individuals in Clarke County Georgia than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Clarke County Georgia

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

7

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

0

Total Homeless Youth

7

There are 2 more homeless youths in Clarke County Georgia than in 2018. That is a 40% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Clarke County Georgia

410

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

Total number of shelters in Clarke County Georgia

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 157 emergency shelter beds in Clarke County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 0 Transitional Housing beds in Clarke 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 206 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Clarke 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 47 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Clarke County.

Clarke County, Georgia Homeless Shelters and Services

3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Clarke County

Bigger Vision Community Shelter

Bigger Vision Community Shelter

Athens, GA

Who We Are:Bigger Vision is a winter emergency shelter. We house 34 guests every night from mid-October to mid-April. When the shelter opens at 6:00 PM, our guests receive a hot homema [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 27, 2016
Athens Area Homeless Shelter

Athens Area Homeless Shelter

Athens, GA

The Almost Home program provides safe, comfortable living space with trained and compassionate staff for up to six mothers with children--on average 20 people. Families are provided private rooms and [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 27, 2016
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens

Athens, GA

The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens, Inc.  is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide immediate shelter and guidance to homeless families with children, due to the impact of mi [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 19, 2017

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
97
91
38
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


11
0


5
27


11
9


7
3
2015 Total 226 11 32 20 10
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
89
67
59
9


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


18
3


19
30


8
6


7
2
2016 Total 224 21 49 14 9
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
89
93
57
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


19
0


18
35


5
4


6
5
2017 Total 239 19 53 9 11
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
82
46
84
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


23
0


14
23


10
4


3
2
2018 Total 212 23 37 14 5
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
106
55
76
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


20
0


7
29


6
6


7
0
2019 Total 237 20 36 12 7
*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 131 0.8% 654 45.7% 99.3%
2016 71 4.3% 871 37.5% 88.4%
2017 127 7.9% 349 62.4% 91.6%
2018 83 3.9% 518 42.2% 87.6%
2019 60 1.5% 462 50.0% 96.0%
*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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