Homelessness Statistics for Kalamazoo, MI
Total Homeless persons in Kalamazoo County Michigan in 2019
702
There are an estimated 702 homeless individuals in Kalamazoo County Michigan. That is a 24% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
245
Unsheltered individuals in families
17
Sheltered individuals
284
Unsheltered individuals
156
Sheltered families
76
Unsheltered families
6
Total Homeless families in Kalamazoo County Michigan in 2019
82
There are an estimated 702 homeless individuals in Kalamazoo County Michigan. That is a 24% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Kalamazoo County Michigan
Total Chronic Homeless in Kalamazoo County Michigan
76
There are -25 less homeless individuals in Kalamazoo County Michigan than in 2018. That is a -25% 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
35
Unsheltered Chronic
41
Veteran Homelessness in Kalamazoo County Michigan
Sheltered
14
Unsheltered
3
Total Veteran Homeless
17
There are more homeless individuals in Kalamazoo County Michigan than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Kalamazoo County Michigan
Sheltered
41
Unsheltered
1
Total Homeless Youth
42
There are 21 more homeless youths in Kalamazoo County Michigan than in 2018. That is a 100% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Kalamazoo County Michigan
1,245
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Kalamazoo County Michigan
9
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 618 emergency shelter beds in Kalamazoo County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 60 Transitional Housing beds in Kalamazoo 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 439 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Kalamazoo 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 60 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Kalamazoo County.
Kalamazoo County, Michigan Homeless Shelters and Services
9 Homeless Shelter Listings in Kalamazoo County
Housing Resources Inc. - Eleanor House
Kalamazoo, MI
Emergency Shelter Families Only.Services: Eleanor HouseThe 24 bed Eleanor House offers a homelike setting 24/7, meeting the needs of homeless families by providing a safe [...]
Kalamazoo Community Health
Kalamazoo, MI
Short Term Emergency Shelter for hard to serve homeless. Call or walk in. Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services The KCMHSAS Housing Recovery Cent [...]
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
Kalamazoo, MI
Women's ShelterGood SamaritanThe Good Samaritan program is the first level of our shelter services. It offers any woman a safe place to sleep for th [...]
Open Doors Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
Emergency Shelter for single women only. Between ages 17 and 35. Call, 24 hours a day. (If answering machine picks up, follow instructions) [...]
Ark-For Youth
Kalamazoo, MI
The Ark Shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No fee for services.24/7 voluntary short-term (21-day maximum) crisis intervention shelter for youth ages 10-17 who are homeless, hav [...]
Open Doors Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
Men only. Must be 17 years old to 35 years old. Call, 24 hours a day. (If answering machine picks up, follow instructions). The Open Door is a residential program for men who have n [...]
YWCA Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
Emergency Shelter Domestic Violence Victims Only. Victims with or without dependent children who have experienced domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner in an intimate relation [...]
Ministry with Community Day Shelter
Kalamazoo, MI
They aim to provide food, daytime shelter and other basic services to central Kalamazoo's homeless, poor, mentally ill and hard-to-serve adults.Through community cooperation, they provide th [...]
Our Pagans In Need - SW Michigan Pantry
Kalamazoo, MI
Our Pagans In Need - SW Michigan Pantry is located inside Skyridge Church of the Brethren.Food Pantry Operating hours:9:30 am - 12:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of [...]
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 |
209 8 351 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
107 0 |
10 0 |
7 0 |
42 2 |
| 2015 Total | 568 | 107 | 10 | 7 | 44 | |
| 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 |
154 8 212 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
71 0 |
16 0 |
14 0 |
27 2 |
| 2016 Total | 374 | 71 | 16 | 14 | 29 | |
| 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 |
216 28 235 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
75 0 |
11 0 |
18 0 |
30 3 |
| 2017 Total | 479 | 75 | 11 | 18 | 33 | |
| 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 |
292 51 222 2 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
73 1 |
79 22 |
20 4 |
18 3 |
| 2018 Total | 567 | 74 | 101 | 24 | 21 | |
| 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 |
284 156 245 17 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
76 6 |
35 41 |
14 3 |
41 1 |
| 2019 Total | 702 | 82 | 76 | 17 | 42 | |
- 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 | 56 | 10.3% | 2468 | 58.3% | 96.1% |
| 2016 | 53 | 12.3% | 2124 | 54.9% | 97.2% |
| 2017 | 74 | 11.4% | 1943 | 52.6% | 95.5% |
| 2018 | 75 | 13.2% | 1047 | 64.3% | 97.3% |
| 2019 | 147 | 12.6% | 916 | 42.4% | 97.3% |
- 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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