Homelessness Statistics for Ada, ID

, Idaho

Total Homeless persons in Ada County Idaho in 2019

713

There are an estimated 713 homeless individuals in Ada County Idaho. That is a -6% 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

145

There are 145 in Ada that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

507

There are 145 in Ada that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

61

There are 145 in Ada that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

48

There are 48 in Ada that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Ada County Idaho in 2019

48

There are an estimated 713 homeless individuals in Ada County Idaho. That is a -6% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Ada County Idaho

Total Chronic Homeless in Ada County Idaho

186

There are 20 more homeless individuals in Ada County Idaho than in 2018. That is a 12% 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

152

There are 48 in Ada that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

34

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

Veteran Homelessness in Ada County Idaho

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

112

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

9

Total Veteran Homeless

121

There are more homeless individuals in Ada County Idaho than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Ada County Idaho

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

33

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

8

Total Homeless Youth

41

There are 8 more homeless youths in Ada County Idaho than in 2018. That is a 24% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Ada County Idaho

1,137

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

Total number of shelters in Ada County Idaho

7

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 529 emergency shelter beds in Ada County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 153 Transitional Housing beds in Ada 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 389 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Ada 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 66 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Ada County.

Ada County, Idaho Homeless Shelters and Services

7 Homeless Shelter Listings in Ada County

The Salvation Army Boise Corps

The Salvation Army Boise Corps

Boise, ID

The "Finally Home" program was established in fall 2012 to help families with children and single individuals obtain permanent housing and become self-supporting. Local emergency shelters refer eligib [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 21, 2019
River of Life - Boise Rescue Mission

River of Life - Boise Rescue Mission

Boise, ID

Emergency men's shelter. Provides 3 meals a day, clothing, job search help.Check in: 4pm daily for overnight shelter.Meal times (for men, women and children)B [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 14, 2021
Boise Rescue Mission - City Light Home For Women & Children

Boise Rescue Mission - City Light Home For Women & Children

Boise, ID

Women's and children's shelter. Provides 3 meals a day, clothing, job search help, employment re-entry program, etc.This facility offers emergency services such as meals, shelter and cloth [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 27, 2016
Women's and Children's Alliance

Women's and Children's Alliance

Boise, ID

Secure Shelter & Transitional LivingThe WCA provides a comprehensive and secure 120-day residential shelter program and transitional housing, in confidential locations with round-the-clock s [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 28, 2016
Boise Rescue Mission - Ministry Center

Boise Rescue Mission - Ministry Center

Boise, ID

Since 1958 the Boise Rescue Mission has been serving the Treasure Valley by meeting the spiritual, physical and psychological needs of people who are homeless or in need who live in our community and [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 28, 2013
Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter

Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter

Boise, ID

Phone: (208) 343-2630 after 6:00pm, or during the daytime to leave a message.Hours: 5:30pm to 7:00am Monday-Saturday and until 8:00am on Sunday. (PLEASE NOTE: The shelter is closed during [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 29, 2016
Corpus Christi House

Corpus Christi House

Boise, ID

Currently open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Meals, showers, laundry, new clothes, rest from the heat and cold.Meal ServicesNOTE: Due to the [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Aug 17, 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
534
77
140
4


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


44
2


59
23


112
14


51
3
2015 Total 755 46 82 126 54
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
568
112
174
13


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


53
3


80
40


138
19


45
8
2016 Total 867 56 120 157 53
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
574
97
148
14


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


42
4


245
57


112
12


48
5
2017 Total 833 46 302 124 53
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
492
121
143
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


44
0


111
55


98
15


23
10
2018 Total 756 44 166 113 33
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
507
61
145
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


48
0


152
34


112
9


33
8
2019 Total 713 48 186 121 41
*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 126 4.8% 951 30.0% 94.1%
2016 104 6.9% 893 23.8% 90.1%
2017 88 3.7% 994 20.3% 99.5%
2018 88 1.7% 977 19.5% 98.7%
2019 86 4.0% 1068 19.0% 97.9%
*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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