Homelessness Statistics for Lucas, OH

, Ohio

Total Homeless persons in Lucas County Ohio in 2019

611

There are an estimated 611 homeless individuals in Lucas County Ohio. 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

Sheltered individuals in families

250

There are 250 in Lucas that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

349

There are 250 in Lucas that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

12

There are 250 in Lucas that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

80

There are 80 in Lucas that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Lucas County Ohio in 2019

80

There are an estimated 611 homeless individuals in Lucas County Ohio. That is a -8% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Lucas County Ohio

Total Chronic Homeless in Lucas County Ohio

48

There are 11 more homeless individuals in Lucas County Ohio than in 2018. That is a 30% increase.

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

42

There are 80 in Lucas that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

6

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

Veteran Homelessness in Lucas County Ohio

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

17

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

1

Total Veteran Homeless

18

There are more homeless individuals in Lucas County Ohio than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Lucas County Ohio

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

10

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

0

Total Homeless Youth

10

There are -14 more homeless youths in Lucas County Ohio than in 2018. That is a -58% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Lucas County Ohio

2,425

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

Total number of shelters in Lucas County Ohio

8

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 601 emergency shelter beds in Lucas County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 120 Transitional Housing beds in Lucas 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 1075 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Lucas 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 467 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Lucas County.

Lucas County, Ohio Homeless Shelters and Services

8 Homeless Shelter Listings in Lucas County

Rebekah's Haven Women's and Children's Shelter

Rebekah's Haven Women's and Children's Shelter

Toledo, OH

Women's and children's shelter. This shelter is run by the Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission.Rebeka's Havenprovide hope and the possibility of a new life to homeless and needy women with children [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 27, 2023
Cherry Street Mission Toledo

Cherry Street Mission Toledo

Toledo, OH

Mission: Cherry Street Mission Ministries (Cherry Street) mission serves all who come to us in need, and provides purposeful discipleship by rescuing the downtrodden, restoring hope to the hopeless, a [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 27, 2020
Beach House Family Shelter

Beach House Family Shelter

Toledo, OH

Mission: To help homeless women and families regain independence.Beach House Family Shelter provides refuge to those who have nowhere else to go. We offer clean bed [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 27, 2020
St. Paul's Community Center

St. Paul's Community Center

Toledo, OH

St. Paul's offers a variety of programs targeted to helping individuals in need. For the Shelter, call 211 and follow the prompts, for the Lunch Program and Supportive Services, just walk-in during de [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 24, 2021
Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission

Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission

Toledo, OH

Men's Shelter: 419-242-6642Rebekah's Haven: 419-243-0403Outreach Center: 419-478-1005Men's Shelter. At the men's shelter we provide night-to-night shelter for homeless me [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Aug 3, 2020
The Sparrow's Nest

The Sparrow's Nest

Toledo, OH

24/7 facilities where we serve women who come to us at all hours of the day for help. The Sparrow's Nest is a 54 bed facility. The first floor is primarily used in service to those who are [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 21, 2020
Family House Toledo

Family House Toledo

Toledo, OH

Largest shelter for families who are homeless in northwest Ohio. Shelter and food provided, as well as intensive, individualized case management and supportive services.The goal at Family [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 21, 2019
La Posada Family Emergency Shelter

La Posada Family Emergency Shelter

Toledo, OH

Intakes for La Posada are processed through the United Way. For immediate assistance, please dial 2-1-1 from any landline or 1-800-650-HELP to connect with an information and referral specialist. To s [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 24, 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
386
14
162
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


52
1


32
4


31
2


48
0
2015 Total 564 53 36 33 48
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
373
15
211
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


63
0


24
0


29
1


21
4
2016 Total 599 63 24 30 25
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
241
16
242
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


65
0


29
2


49
2


18
4
2017 Total 499 65 31 51 22
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
383
20
257
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


77
1


28
9


24
0


24
0
2018 Total 662 78 37 24 24
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
349
12
250
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


80
0


42
6


17
1


10
0
2019 Total 611 80 48 18 10
*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 7.1% 1477 52.8% 97.1%
2016 92 6.7% 1308 53.6% 97.0%
2017 87 5.5% 1307 53.1% 96.2%
2018 71 6.7% 1526 53.7% 97.9%
2019 73 6.4% 1312 47.7% 97.3%
*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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