Homelessness Statistics for Dane, WI

, Wisconsin

Total Homeless persons in Dane County Wisconsin in 2019

578

There are an estimated 578 homeless individuals in Dane County Wisconsin. 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

224

There are 224 in Dane that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

279

There are 224 in Dane that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

75

There are 224 in Dane that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

66

There are 66 in Dane that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Dane County Wisconsin in 2019

66

There are an estimated 578 homeless individuals in Dane County Wisconsin. That is a -6% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Dane County Wisconsin

Total Chronic Homeless in Dane County Wisconsin

89

There are -21 less homeless individuals in Dane County Wisconsin than in 2018. That is a -19% 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

58

There are 66 in Dane that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

31

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

Veteran Homelessness in Dane County Wisconsin

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

33

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

5

Total Veteran Homeless

38

There are more homeless individuals in Dane County Wisconsin than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Dane County Wisconsin

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

16

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

2

Total Homeless Youth

18

There are -13 more homeless youths in Dane County Wisconsin than in 2018. That is a -42% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Dane County Wisconsin

2,246

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

Total number of shelters in Dane County Wisconsin

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 332 emergency shelter beds in Dane County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 158 Transitional Housing beds in Dane 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 898 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Dane 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 307 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Dane County.

Dane County, Wisconsin Homeless Shelters and Services

4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Dane County

Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Shelter program

Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Shelter program

Madison, WI

Hours:Office 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Monday-FridayDay Center 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. 7 days a weekThe IHN Shelter program provides emergency shelter to homeless families with children th [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 25, 2016
The Road Home Dane County

The Road Home Dane County

Madison, WI

The Road Home Dane County serves homeless families with children by providing shelter, case management and housing programs.Need Shelter?Call the Housing Resource Line at 1-855-510-2 [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 2, 2017
The Salvation Army of Dane County

The Salvation Army of Dane County

Madison, WI

The Salvation Army offers our community's only single women's shelter. Single Women's shelter provides temporary nighttime only shelter to single homeless women (age 18 or older). The facility may acc [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 8, 2014
The Elizabeth House: Maternity and Parenting Residential Program

The Elizabeth House: Maternity and Parenting Residential Program

Madison, WI

The Elizabeth House is a residential maternity and parenting program. We offer safe and stable housing to pregnant homeless single women, ages 18 and older. The Elizabeth House, a program of Care Net [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 25, 2017

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
357
92
322
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


100
0


47
44


64
3


24
0
2015 Total 771 100 91 67 24
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
293
67
266
3


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


87
1


58
29


44
5


29
2
2016 Total 629 88 87 49 31
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
262
58
262
3


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


85
1


48
13


39
2


26
4
2017 Total 585 86 61 41 30
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
325
84
205
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


63
0


78
32


43
1


28
3
2018 Total 614 63 110 44 31
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
279
75
224
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


66
0


58
31


33
5


16
2
2019 Total 578 66 89 38 18
*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 79 6.8% 2008 47.3% 89.8%
2016 75 9.8% 1915 46.7% 93.2%
2017 65 11.9% 1973 32.2% 92.6%
2018 63 13.5% 1966 37.3% 94.3%
2019 55 18.9% 1829 33.1% 95.8%
*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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