Homelessness Statistics for Stark, OH

, Ohio

Total Homeless persons in Stark County Ohio in 2019

273

There are an estimated 273 homeless individuals in Stark County Ohio. That is a -2% 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

152

There are 152 in Stark that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

104

There are 152 in Stark that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

17

There are 152 in Stark that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

46

There are 46 in Stark that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Stark County Ohio in 2019

46

There are an estimated 273 homeless individuals in Stark County Ohio. That is a -2% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Stark County Ohio

Total Chronic Homeless in Stark County Ohio

4

There are 1 more homeless individuals in Stark County Ohio than in 2018. That is a 33% 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

3

There are 46 in Stark that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

1

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

Veteran Homelessness in Stark County Ohio

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

16

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

4

Total Veteran Homeless

20

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

Youth Homelessness in Stark County Ohio

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

0

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

2

Total Homeless Youth

2

There are -8 more homeless youths in Stark County Ohio than in 2018. That is a -80% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Stark County Ohio

980

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

Total number of shelters in Stark County Ohio

1

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 257 emergency shelter beds in Stark County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 13 Transitional Housing beds in Stark 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 549 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Stark 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 147 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Stark County.

Stark County, Ohio Homeless Shelters and Services

1 Homeless Shelter Listings in Stark County

Refuge of Hope

Refuge of Hope

Canton, OH

Office HoursMonday through Friday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 66 bed men's shelter in Downtown Canton. Emergency overflow of an additional 11 cot beds. Showers, laundry and 3 meals [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 27, 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
186
58
226
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


83
1


30
20


18
8


23
8
2015 Total 472 84 50 26 31
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
137
37
286
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


92
0


20
17


14
2


8
2
2016 Total 460 92 37 16 10
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
125
22
172
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


52
0


3
8


8
2


14
2
2017 Total 319 52 11 10 16
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
105
40
133
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


43
0


0
3


10
5


6
4
2018 Total 278 43 3 15 10
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
104
17
152
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


46
0


3
1


16
4


0
2
2019 Total 273 46 4 20 2
*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 292 3.8% 877 38.4% 88.1%
2016 131 5.5% 968 61.2% 93.1%
2017 81 4.6% 998 62.1% 92.6%
2018 54 10.4% 901 61.4% 96.2%
2019 53 12.5% 920 48.5% 93.9%
*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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