Homelessness Statistics for Leon, FL

, Florida

Total Homeless persons in Leon County Florida in 2019

966

There are an estimated 966 homeless individuals in Leon County Florida. 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

206

There are 206 in Leon that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

9

There are 9 in Leon that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

669

There are 206 in Leon that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

82

There are 206 in Leon that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

62

There are 62 in Leon that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

3

There are 3 in Leon that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Leon County Florida in 2019

65

There are an estimated 966 homeless individuals in Leon County Florida. That is a 6% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Leon County Florida

Total Chronic Homeless in Leon County Florida

147

There are -1 less homeless individuals in Leon County Florida than in 2018. That is a -1% 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

96

There are 62 in Leon that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

51

There are 3 in Leon that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Leon County Florida

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

85

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

5

Total Veteran Homeless

90

There are more homeless individuals in Leon County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Leon County Florida

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

47

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

11

Total Homeless Youth

58

There are 2 more homeless youths in Leon County Florida than in 2018. That is a 4% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Leon County Florida

1,476

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

Total number of shelters in Leon County Florida

10

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 455 emergency shelter beds in Leon County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 352 Transitional Housing beds in Leon 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 398 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Leon 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 10 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Leon County.

Leon County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services

10 Homeless Shelter Listings in Leon County

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities

Tallahassee, FL

Emergency Family Assistance: The Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Program is a voluntary service designed to meet emergency needs of persons who are faced with a life-sustaining crisis. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 6, 2017
Good Samaritan Inn Residential Program For Males

Good Samaritan Inn Residential Program For Males

Tallahassee, FL

Program for men desiring to participate in a faith-based, residential program that includes work therapy, community service, life skills training, spiritual enrichment, accountability and structure. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 16, 2020
Hope Community - Big Bend Homeless Coalition

Hope Community - Big Bend Homeless Coalition

Tallahassee, FL

HOPE Community Temporary Housing Program HOPE Community (location: 2729 W. Pensacola St) is our residential facility with support services for homeless families with children and homeless [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 16, 2020
The Shelter - Kearney Center

The Shelter - Kearney Center

Tallahassee, FL

Emergency Temporary ShelterThis service is provided seven nights per week, and the check-in time is 8:00 p.m. Clients staying overnight must be at least 18 years old, able to physically care for [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 16, 2020
The Chelsea House

The Chelsea House

Tallahassee, FL

Homeless women and their children in our area face many problems and are in need of help. It is the mission of the Good Samaritan Network to be a part of the solution to this ever-growing problem. Thr [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 2, 2018
Care Tallahassee Inc.

Care Tallahassee Inc.

Tallahassee, FL

CARE is a Christian home for men who are at risk of homelessness. We help assist men with their basic needs for food and shelter while also providing opportunities for our residents to grow and mature [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Nov 2, 2016
Making Miracles Group Home

Making Miracles Group Home

Tallahassee, FL

A Christian transition program for homeless pregnant women. Although we are a transitional home a young lady can stay as her particular need requires,and goals are set. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 17, 2020
City Walk Urban Mission

City Walk Urban Mission

Tallahassee, FL

The men's home is currently a 3 bedroom house, but our vision is to have a facility that houses 15 to 20 men.The discipleship program exists to help men who have a desire to make the transition [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 17, 2020
Wisdom's Wellspring

Wisdom's Wellspring

Tallahassee, FL

Wisdom's Wellspring is a faith-based 501(c)(3) transitional housing program for young women throughout the Big Bend area of Florida experiencing or facing homelessness and dependency. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 9, 2017
InnBetween Transitional Housing

InnBetween Transitional Housing

Tallahassee, FL

Lutheran Social Services of North FloridaHours: Monday Thursday 9-5, and by appointment on Friday. Transitional housing for familie [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 16, 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
410
215
236
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


72
1


40
89


86
27


39
18
2015 Total 863 73 129 113 57
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
491
144
230
4


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


67
1


56
22


88
29


58
6
2016 Total 869 68 78 117 64
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
688
122
262
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


73
0


53
59


100
10


61
22
2017 Total 1,072 73 112 110 83
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
548
92
262
7


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


78
3


97
51


89
19


47
9
2018 Total 909 81 148 108 56
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
669
82
206
9


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


62
3


96
51


85
5


47
11
2019 Total 966 65 147 90 58
*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 82 5.8% 2567 33.6% 84.1%
2016 73 11.2% 2502 30.0% 87.3%
2017 88 15.6% 2310 29.4% 89.4%
2018 129 15.4% 2071 32.7% 94.3%
2019 138 18.0% 1846 30.3% 98.1%
*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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