Homelessness Statistics for Kane, IL

, Illinois

Total Homeless persons in Kane County Illinois in 2019

388

There are an estimated 388 homeless individuals in Kane County Illinois. That is a -10% 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

53

There are 53 in Kane that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

290

There are 53 in Kane that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

45

There are 53 in Kane that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

14

There are 14 in Kane that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Kane County Illinois in 2019

14

There are an estimated 388 homeless individuals in Kane County Illinois. That is a -10% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Kane County Illinois

Total Chronic Homeless in Kane County Illinois

126

There are 3 more homeless individuals in Kane County Illinois than in 2018. That is a 2% 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

105

There are 14 in Kane that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

21

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

Veteran Homelessness in Kane County Illinois

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

20

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Unsheltered

3

Total Veteran Homeless

23

There are more homeless individuals in Kane County Illinois than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Kane County Illinois

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

22

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

1

Total Homeless Youth

23

There are 1 more homeless youths in Kane County Illinois than in 2018. That is a 5% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Kane County Illinois

531

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

Total number of shelters in Kane County Illinois

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 338 emergency shelter beds in Kane County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 18 Transitional Housing beds in Kane 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 155 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Kane 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 20 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Kane County.

Kane County, Illinois Homeless Shelters and Services

4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Kane County

Community Crisis Center Domestic Violence Shelter

Community Crisis Center Domestic Violence Shelter

Elgin, IL

Domestic Violence and Homeless ShelterWhether you need safety due to a domestic violence situation or find yourself without housing due to an economic crisis, the Community Crisis Center can help. We [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Sep 12, 2016
Lazarus House

Lazarus House

Saint Charles, IL

Office HoursEmergency Shelter24 hrsDonationsMonday - Saturday 9am 9pmSunday 1pm 9p [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 5, 2020
PADS of Elgin

PADS of Elgin

Elgin, IL

The shelter opens nightly at 7:00 p.m. and closes each morning at 7:00 a.m. Each day PADS of Elgin operates a safe overnight emergency shelter, which provides a filling evening meal, breakfast, laundr [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 23, 2018
Elgin Wayside Center

Elgin Wayside Center

Elgin, IL

Day Shelter: Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some programs running until 4 p.m. free daily lunch, laundry, showers and clothes. There's also Bible study for women and movies twice a [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 10, 2019

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
253
14
121
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


41
0


75
9


21
1


17
0
2015 Total 388 41 84 22 17
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
255
14
86
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


31
0


65
9


16
1


19
0
2016 Total 355 31 74 17 19
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
241
25
94
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


27
0


46
15


21
0


14
0
2017 Total 360 27 61 21 14
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
293
25
112
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


32
0


108
15


22
0


22
0
2018 Total 430 32 123 22 22
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
290
45
53
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


14
0


105
21


20
3


22
1
2019 Total 388 14 126 23 23
*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 129 33.7% 945 21.0% 82.8%
2016 188 16.5% 1097 27.4% 77.3%
2017 192 16.2% 797 26.6% 100.0%
2018 91 37.0% 1126 27.4% 96.2%
2019 112 16.4% 1186 19.2% 100.0%
*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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