Homelessness Statistics for Hamilton, OH

, Ohio

Total Homeless persons in Hamilton County Ohio in 2019

1,082

There are an estimated 1,082 homeless individuals in Hamilton County Ohio. That is a -3% 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

289

There are 289 in Hamilton that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

762

There are 289 in Hamilton that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

31

There are 289 in Hamilton that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

87

There are 87 in Hamilton that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Hamilton County Ohio in 2019

87

There are an estimated 1,082 homeless individuals in Hamilton County Ohio. That is a -3% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Hamilton County Ohio

Total Chronic Homeless in Hamilton County Ohio

69

There are -1 less homeless individuals in Hamilton County Ohio than in 2018. That is a -1% 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

62

There are 87 in Hamilton that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

7

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

Veteran Homelessness in Hamilton County Ohio

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

136

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

3

Total Veteran Homeless

139

There are more homeless individuals in Hamilton County Ohio than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Hamilton County Ohio

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

89

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

1

Total Homeless Youth

90

There are -7 more homeless youths in Hamilton County Ohio than in 2018. That is a -7% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Hamilton County Ohio

4,322

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

Total number of shelters in Hamilton County Ohio

11

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 694 emergency shelter beds in Hamilton County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 205 Transitional Housing beds in Hamilton 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 2236 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Hamilton 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 1187 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Hamilton County.

Hamilton County, Ohio Homeless Shelters and Services

11 Homeless Shelter Listings in Hamilton County

David and Rebecca Barron Center for Men

David and Rebecca Barron Center for Men

Cincinnati, OH

Shelterhouse offers the essentials: housing, help, hope to people experiencing homelessness. We provide a refuge of unconditional care and compassionate assistance for both men and women,  reachi [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 24, 2021
Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies

Cincinnati, OH

Permanent Housing and Caring Support.Housing Services Outreach Services. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 9, 2024
Bethany House Services

Bethany House Services

Cincinnati, OH

We provide emergency shelter, mental health assessments, transitional housing, and permanent housing.Emergency ShelterBHS provides a sanctuary for desperate homeless families i [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 27, 2020
Lydia's House

Lydia's House

Cincinnati, OH

About: Supportive and stable environment for women and children in crisis. Lydias House is a home for women and children who are in transition or crisis. Some guests have been homeless. Others are ref [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 24, 2021
City Gospel Mission

City Gospel Mission

Cincinnati, OH

Our staff and volunteers want to provide the best care and services to each person who walks through our doors. We look forward to hearing more about your needs and to working together to reach your g [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 24, 2020
The Swan House

The Swan House

Cincinnati, OH

This home houses women who have been battered and abused, homeless women, and women that need a new start in life.The women that come through these doors have an opportunity for resurrecti [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Aug 6, 2018
Grace Place Cincinnati

Grace Place Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Grace Place offers temporary transitional housing (up to one year) without cost to women - with or without children - who are in transition from homelessness. In a home-like setting, resident gue [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 24, 2020
Cincinnati Homeless Coalition

Cincinnati Homeless Coalition

Cincinnati, OH

Office Hours: Mondays through Fridays 9am to 5pm.Need Help?Are you currently homeless or are you on the edge of homelessness? If so, there are a number of agencies in the Greater Cin [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 30, 2021
YWCA of Greater Cincinnati  (Women) Shelter and Transitional Housing

YWCA of Greater Cincinnati (Women) Shelter and Transitional Housing

Cincinnati, OH

Domestic Violence Shelter and Crisis HotlineThe YWCA provides safe protective shelter, crisis line assistance and necessary supportive services for adults and their children to move them toward [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 30, 2021
Esther Marie Hatton Center for Women

Esther Marie Hatton Center for Women

Cincinnati, OH

Shelterhouse offers the essentials: housing, help, hope to people experiencing homelessness. We provide a refuge of unconditional care and compassionate assistance for both men and women [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 26, 2020
Lighthouse Sheakley Center for Youth

Lighthouse Sheakley Center for Youth

Cincinnati, OH

Lighthouse offers shelter to young adults ages 18-24 who are motivated to move from homelessness to safe and stable housing. - Shelter where homeless young adults learn self-reliance and life s [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Nov 1, 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
769
50
244
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


76
0


159
0


199
4


65
1
2015 Total 1,063 76 159 203 66
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
784
60
272
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


80
0


24
0


183
2


70
6
2016 Total 1,116 80 24 185 76
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
815
74
273
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


80
0


64
26


190
2


83
7
2017 Total 1,162 80 90 192 90
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
784
47
283
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


82
0


64
6


158
3


95
2
2018 Total 1,114 82 70 161 97
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
762
31
289
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


87
0


62
7


136
3


89
1
2019 Total 1,082 87 69 139 90
*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 82 9.5% 4273 57.3% 97.0%
2016 64 8.6% 4462 56.1% 97.6%
2017 64 9.2% 4543 48.9% 97.6%
2018 57 8.3% 4551 50.7% 97.1%
2019 62 8.3% 4228 47.9% 96.8%
*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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