There are an estimated 800 homeless individuals in Knox County Tennessee. That is a 8% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
There are an estimated 800 homeless individuals in Knox County Tennessee. That is a 8% change from 2018.
There are -13 less homeless individuals in Knox County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a -8% drop .
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.
There are more homeless individuals in Knox County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a % increase.
There are -21 more homeless youths in Knox County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a -25% drop .
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 414 emergency shelter beds in Knox County.
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 258 Transitional Housing beds in Knox County.
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 408 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Knox County.
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 211 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Knox County.
Overnight Shelter4:30pm - 6:30pm(After 6:30pm, guests must present proper documentation to receive overnight shelter.)KARM provides the basic needs of food, safety, and shelter for t [...]
Emergency, Transitional and Long-Term Supportive Housing for SeniorsReferrals and EligibilitySeniors come to the program through traditional homeless shelters, hospitals, Adult Prote [...]
The Next Door Knoxville Residential Transitional Center opened on February 17, 2010, and the first resident arrived that same day.The Next Door Knoxville has capacity to serve up to 14 women at [...]
A Home for Homeless VeteransSteps House Utilizes 105 beds in 38 home sites. We provide shelter and housing for our residents while they find their way back from addiction and homelessness. [...]
Services: Case management and emergency services for the homeless, including housing, counseling, educational services, and job training. The Homeward Bound Program promotes self-sufficien [...]
Programs: 1. Operation Bootstrap: Provides housing, meals counseling for men facing homelessness. The shelter can house up to 70 men and the average stay is about two weeks. Most move on fro [...]
Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
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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 |
594 91 93 5 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
30 2 |
44 59 |
95 7 |
44 2 |
2015 Total | 783 | 32 | 103 | 102 | 46 | |
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 |
593 81 74 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
27 0 |
41 79 |
98 4 |
34 7 |
2016 Total | 748 | 27 | 120 | 102 | 41 | |
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 |
577 124 101 10 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
36 4 |
52 23 |
85 2 |
53 19 |
2017 Total | 812 | 40 | 75 | 87 | 72 | |
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 |
506 168 51 18 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
19 6 |
51 111 |
66 0 |
30 55 |
2018 Total | 743 | 25 | 162 | 66 | 85 | |
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 |
531 195 74 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
24 0 |
74 75 |
68 8 |
34 30 |
2019 Total | 800 | 24 | 149 | 76 | 64 |
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 | |
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2015 | 69 | 11.4% | 2835 | 66.8% | 86.6% |
2016 | 72 | 13.0% | 2520 | 72.3% | 87.7% |
2017 | 60 | 15.1% | 2537 | 70.8% | 89.2% |
2018 | 65 | 5.6% | 2573 | 78.2% | 86.7% |
2019 | 77 | 10.3% | 3281 | 77.5% | 87.5% |
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