Homelessness Statistics for Luzerne, PA
Total Homeless persons in Luzerne County Pennsylvania in 2019
164
There are an estimated 164 homeless individuals in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. That is a -1% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
67
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
90
Unsheltered individuals
7
Sheltered families
22
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Luzerne County Pennsylvania in 2019
22
There are an estimated 164 homeless individuals in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. That is a -1% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Luzerne County Pennsylvania
Total Chronic Homeless in Luzerne County Pennsylvania
2
There are 2 more homeless individuals in Luzerne County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a % 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
1
Unsheltered Chronic
1
Veteran Homelessness in Luzerne County Pennsylvania
Sheltered
14
Unsheltered
0
Total Veteran Homeless
14
There are more homeless individuals in Luzerne County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Luzerne County Pennsylvania
Sheltered
17
Unsheltered
0
Total Homeless Youth
17
There are 2 more homeless youths in Luzerne County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a 13% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Luzerne County Pennsylvania
690
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Luzerne County Pennsylvania
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 112 emergency shelter beds in Luzerne County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 118 Transitional Housing beds in Luzerne 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 323 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Luzerne 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 137 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Luzerne County.
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Homeless Shelters and Services
4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Luzerne County
Gabriel Shelter For Youths
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Gabriel Shelter is a 16 bed, coed, non-secure adolescent residential facility. The primary goal of the program is to provide a safe and stable living environment for youth while a plan is developed re [...]
Divine Providence Homeless Shelter
Hazleton, PA
Catholic Charities Shelter for men and women. The shelter opens at 7 p.m. Each night. It serves both men and women. Accommodates up to 20 people per night. [...]
The Salvation Army ARC (Adult Rehab Center)
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Intake hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (M-F)We are a residential program that aims to assist individuals with homelessness/drug and alcohol misuse. Our program in typically 6 [...]
Catherine McAuley Center
Plymouth, PA
Shelter for women. The Catherine McAuley Center operates two free, thirty-day residences for homeless women and children. The units provide a temporary residence for women and their children w [...]
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 |
84 16 74 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
26 0 |
0 0 |
12 1 |
14 1 |
| 2015 Total | 174 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 15 | |
| 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 |
100 9 60 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
23 0 |
2 0 |
16 0 |
12 0 |
| 2016 Total | 169 | 23 | 2 | 16 | 12 | |
| 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 |
79 3 92 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
29 0 |
0 0 |
14 1 |
15 0 |
| 2017 Total | 174 | 29 | 0 | 15 | 15 | |
| 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 |
89 6 70 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
24 0 |
0 0 |
9 0 |
15 0 |
| 2018 Total | 165 | 24 | 0 | 9 | 15 | |
| 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 |
90 7 67 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
22 0 |
1 1 |
14 0 |
17 0 |
| 2019 Total | 164 | 22 | 2 | 14 | 17 | |
- 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 | 67 | 5.2% | 785 | 63.3% | 99.1% |
| 2016 | 57 | 11.1% | 864 | 66.4% | 95.9% |
| 2017 | 74 | 21.7% | 410 | 60.7% | 95.8% |
| 2018 | 50 | 19.1% | 864 | 62.1% | 96.9% |
| 2019 | 52 | 11.4% | 895 | 58.1% | 97.7% |
- 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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