Homelessness Statistics for Polk, IA
Total Homeless persons in Polk County Iowa in 2019
681
There are an estimated 681 homeless individuals in Polk County Iowa. That is a -11% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
123
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
466
Unsheltered individuals
92
Sheltered families
39
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Polk County Iowa in 2019
39
There are an estimated 681 homeless individuals in Polk County Iowa. That is a -11% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Polk County Iowa
Total Chronic Homeless in Polk County Iowa
95
There are -3 less homeless individuals in Polk County Iowa 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
51
Unsheltered Chronic
44
Veteran Homelessness in Polk County Iowa
Sheltered
50
Unsheltered
7
Total Veteran Homeless
57
There are more homeless individuals in Polk County Iowa than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Polk County Iowa
Sheltered
46
Unsheltered
7
Total Homeless Youth
53
There are -17 more homeless youths in Polk County Iowa than in 2018. That is a -24% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Polk County Iowa
1,479
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Polk County Iowa
4
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 416 emergency shelter beds in Polk County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 216 Transitional Housing beds in Polk 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 506 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Polk 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 150 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Polk County.
Polk County, Iowa Homeless Shelters and Services
4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Polk County
Hope Center for Women and Children
Des Moines, IA
Women's and children's family shelter. Provides 2 year residential and recovery program.Located at 3333 E. University Avenue in Des Moines, our Hope Family Center includes three eight-bedroom ho [...]
Bethel Mission Men's Shelter
Des Moines, IA
Men's homeless shelter. Provides meals, bible study, christian counseling, and case management.110 bed emergency shelter for homeless men. Through our rescue services, we are p [...]
Central Iowa Shelter & Services
Des Moines, IA
Our MissionCentral Iowa Shelter & Service's mission is to provide free shelter and meals to homeless adults regardless of physical or emotional conditions, and to facilitate their move tow [...]
Freedom for Youth Ministries
Des Moines, IA
We have two Christ Centered Transitional homes for young adults (ages 18-22). The Promise House for Young Men and Safe Haven for young women. The Young Adults may live in our Freedom Transitional ho [...]
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 |
474 93 263 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
92 0 |
62 44 |
98 14 |
51 1 |
| 2015 Total | 830 | 92 | 106 | 112 | 52 | |
| 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 |
489 69 235 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
77 0 |
33 30 |
84 13 |
37 2 |
| 2016 Total | 793 | 77 | 63 | 97 | 39 | |
| 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 |
482 52 142 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
49 0 |
34 37 |
72 6 |
38 1 |
| 2017 Total | 676 | 49 | 71 | 78 | 39 | |
| 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 |
505 107 152 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
49 0 |
52 46 |
80 12 |
61 9 |
| 2018 Total | 764 | 49 | 98 | 92 | 70 | |
| 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 |
466 92 123 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
39 0 |
51 44 |
50 7 |
46 7 |
| 2019 Total | 681 | 39 | 95 | 57 | 53 | |
- 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 | 70 | 15.2% | 2547 | 38.1% | 92.1% |
| 2016 | 70 | 12.0% | 2701 | 29.2% | 89.6% |
| 2017 | 65 | 11.1% | 2696 | 29.2% | 90.6% |
| 2018 | 69 | 12.7% | 2358 | 27.9% | 92.9% |
| 2019 | 65 | 11.4% | 2478 | 27.9% | 96.4% |
- 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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