Homelessness Statistics for Knox, TN
Total Homeless persons in Knox County Tennessee in 2019
800
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
Sheltered individuals in families
74
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
531
Unsheltered individuals
195
Sheltered families
24
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Knox County Tennessee in 2019
24
There are an estimated 800 homeless individuals in Knox County Tennessee. That is a 8% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Knox County Tennessee
Total Chronic Homeless in Knox County Tennessee
149
There are -13 less homeless individuals in Knox County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a -8% 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
74
Unsheltered Chronic
75
Veteran Homelessness in Knox County Tennessee
Sheltered
68
Unsheltered
8
Total Veteran Homeless
76
There are more homeless individuals in Knox County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Knox County Tennessee
Sheltered
34
Unsheltered
30
Total Homeless Youth
64
There are -21 more homeless youths in Knox County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a -25% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Knox County Tennessee
1,291
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Knox County Tennessee
6
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 414 emergency shelter beds in Knox County.
What is Transitional Housing?
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.
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 408 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Knox 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 211 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Knox County.
Knox County, Tennessee Homeless Shelters and Services
6 Homeless Shelter Listings in Knox County
Knox Area Rescue Ministries - KARM
Knoxville, TN
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 [...]
Samaritan Place
Knoxville, TN
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
Knoxville, TN
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 [...]
Steps House
Knoxville, TN
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. [...]
CAC Knoxville Homeward Bound
Knoxville, TN
Services: Case management and emergency services for the homeless, including housing, counseling, educational services, and job training. The Homeward Bound Program promotes self-sufficien [...]
The Thompson Center of Hope
Knoxville, TN
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 [...]
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 |
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 | |
- 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 | 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% |
- 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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