Homelessness Statistics for Pima, AZ

, Arizona

Total Homeless persons in Pima County Arizona in 2019

1,372

There are an estimated 1,372 homeless individuals in Pima County Arizona. 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

Sheltered individuals in families

357

There are 357 in Pima that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

654

There are 357 in Pima that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

361

There are 357 in Pima that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

130

There are 130 in Pima that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Pima County Arizona in 2019

130

There are an estimated 1,372 homeless individuals in Pima County Arizona. That is a -1% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Pima County Arizona

Total Chronic Homeless in Pima County Arizona

345

There are 94 more homeless individuals in Pima County Arizona than in 2018. That is a 37% 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

158

There are 130 in Pima that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

187

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

Veteran Homelessness in Pima County Arizona

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

156

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

48

Total Veteran Homeless

204

There are more homeless individuals in Pima County Arizona than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Pima County Arizona

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

61

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

18

Total Homeless Youth

79

There are -24 more homeless youths in Pima County Arizona than in 2018. That is a -23% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Pima County Arizona

3,487

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

Total number of shelters in Pima County Arizona

11

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 767 emergency shelter beds in Pima County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 448 Transitional Housing beds in Pima 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 1725 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Pima 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 547 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Pima County.

Pima County, Arizona Homeless Shelters and Services

11 Homeless Shelter Listings in Pima County

Gospel Rescue Mission - Mens Center

Gospel Rescue Mission - Mens Center

Tucson, AZ

BED AVAILABILITY & PROGRAM INFOFor questions regarding bed availability, recovery programs, or for any other shelter related questions, please contact:Men's Shelter Front Office:(520 [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 10, 2020
Gospel Rescue Mission: Women's Recovery Center

Gospel Rescue Mission: Women's Recovery Center

Tucson, AZ

Office Hours: Daily 10am-5pmShelter guests must be sober, and are accepted based on bed availability and need, without regard to age, ethnicity, or religion.Our shelter is wheelchair [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 23, 2020
Joshua House

Joshua House

Tucson, AZ

Transitional housing for men only. Joshua House is one of many transitional living facilities in Tucson, our program is unique, as it offers its residents a safe place to live without crowding, [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Aug 10, 2017
New Beginnings For Women

New Beginnings For Women

Tucson, AZ

Hours of OperationMonday Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Sunday & Holidays ClosedEmergency Shelter ServicesNew Beginnings Emergency Shelter Ser [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Sep 19, 2018
The Primavera Foundation Shelter for families

The Primavera Foundation Shelter for families

Tucson, AZ

Homeless Intervention & Prevention Drop-In Center(including Rapid Re-Housing & Family Pathways Shelter Program)(520) 623-51 [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 14, 2021
Our Family Services

Our Family Services

Tucson, AZ

Are you 12-17 and need a safe place to stay? Call our homeless youth hotline 1-800-537-8696.Helps homeless and near-homeless youth 13-21 stay in school and gain the skills they need throug [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 20, 2020
The Salvation Army Hospitality House

The Salvation Army Hospitality House

Tucson, AZ

The Salvation Army Hospitality House is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing emergency shelter for those in need. The facility, located near downtown Tucson, features a 91 bed facility wi [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 20, 2020
Primavera Men's Shelter

Primavera Men's Shelter

Tucson, AZ

Shelter Intake: Call (520) 623-4300 at 9:00 am to reserve a bed for that evening.Men's Shelter Services:Dinner, breakfast, showers, hygiene supplies, clothes, and laundryFive n [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 24, 2020
Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse

Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse

Tucson, AZ

Office Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 9am to 5pm. The Jim & Shirley Lipsey CenterEmerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse provides domestic abuse crisis intervention and housing [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 13, 2021
St Francis Men's Shelter

St Francis Men's Shelter

Tucson, AZ

Shelter Hours: 8pm to 8am. We serve a meal, coffee in the morning and a sack lunch to take with you.A, "low-demand," men's shelter providing a warm, safe place to sleep i [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 23, 2020
Primavera Foundation - Homeless Intervention & Prevention - Food Distribution Center

Primavera Foundation - Homeless Intervention & Prevention - Food Distribution Center

Tucson, AZ

Casa Paloma provides residential services in a women-only setting, offering short-term residential shelter services for women in crisis and medium-term transitional housing services for women who are [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 10, 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
951
345
549
18


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


173
6


92
236


246
39


103
23
2015 Total 1,863 179 328 285 126
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
926
379
458
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


138
1


91
120


232
49


107
14
2016 Total 1,765 139 211 281 121
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
864
385
325
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


96
0


167
56


187
56


88
45
2017 Total 1,574 96 223 243 133
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
720
359
297
4


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


102
2


160
91


158
45


67
36
2018 Total 1,380 104 251 203 103
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
654
361
357
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


130
0


158
187


156
48


61
18
2019 Total 1,372 130 345 204 79
*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 110 13.5% 3547 34.9% 95.0%
2016 103 10.9% 4119 40.4% 95.4%
2017 89 16.1% 3484 45.7% 93.9%
2018 98 12.5% 3388 48.2% 90.4%
2019 98 11.4% 2966 52.4% 94.0%
*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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