Homelessness Statistics for Polk, FL
Total Homeless persons in Polk County Florida in 2019
563
There are an estimated 563 homeless individuals in Polk County Florida. That is a 2% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
189
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
260
Unsheltered individuals
114
Sheltered families
59
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Polk County Florida in 2019
59
There are an estimated 563 homeless individuals in Polk County Florida. That is a 2% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Polk County Florida
Total Chronic Homeless in Polk County Florida
77
There are -7 less homeless individuals in Polk County Florida 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
31
Unsheltered Chronic
46
Veteran Homelessness in Polk County Florida
Sheltered
25
Unsheltered
13
Total Veteran Homeless
38
There are more homeless individuals in Polk County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Polk County Florida
Sheltered
18
Unsheltered
2
Total Homeless Youth
20
There are -8 more homeless youths in Polk County Florida than in 2018. That is a -29% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Polk County Florida
969
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Polk County Florida
7
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 279 emergency shelter beds in Polk County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 319 Transitional Housing beds in Polk 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 278 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Polk 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 93 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Polk County.
Polk County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services
7 Homeless Shelter Listings in Polk County
Frostproof Care Center
Frostproof, FL
Food/Emergency Shelter/Financial AssistanceThe Ways the Frostproof Care Center HelpsOCCUPANCY Mortgage, rent, utilities, Home furnishings, household itemsMEDI [...]
Lake Wales Care Center
Lake Wales, FL
The Transitional Housing Program is an opportunity to give individuals and families hope for a future. The purpose is to help those in need develop Christ-like maturity by providing structure, discipl [...]
Lighthouse Ministries - Men's Gospel Rescue Mission
Lakeland, FL
The Gospel Rescue Mission is for homeless and at-risk men, as overnight guests. Open at 3:30 p.m. daily First 3 nights per month [...]
Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
We are one of the oldest and most comprehensive homeless care centers in Polk County. We are committed to provide SHELTER, HEALTHCARE, and RENEWAL of the Homeless in our community. A safe [...]
The Foundation
Davenport, FL
Per the shelter. See the bold text below: THIS IS A MALE ONLY SHELTER. FEMALES DO NOT CALL UNLESS YOU ARE REQUESTING INFORMATION FOR A MALE. THIS IS NOT A SHELTER FOR CHILDREN.RE [...]
Safe Families for Children
Lakeland, FL
Safe Families is a network of host families that provide a loving home where parents can safely place their children in times of crisis. Host Families, prompted solely by compassion, are screened, tra [...]
George W. Harris, Jr. Runaway and Youth Crisis Shelter
Bartow, FL
Youth and Family Alternatives operates three short-term shelter programs for youth between the ages of 10 thru 17, one of those being the George W. Harris, Jr. Runaway and Youth Crisis Shelter, locate [...]
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 |
142 206 85 31 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
28 9 |
8 79 |
14 30 |
9 4 |
| 2015 Total | 464 | 37 | 87 | 44 | 13 | |
| 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 |
201 216 174 44 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
47 9 |
14 65 |
20 22 |
12 10 |
| 2016 Total | 635 | 56 | 79 | 42 | 22 | |
| 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 |
195 147 168 2 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
44 1 |
11 66 |
18 17 |
17 7 |
| 2017 Total | 512 | 45 | 77 | 35 | 24 | |
| 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 |
220 134 198 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
52 0 |
21 63 |
16 10 |
21 7 |
| 2018 Total | 552 | 52 | 84 | 26 | 28 | |
| 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 |
260 114 189 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
59 0 |
31 46 |
25 13 |
18 2 |
| 2019 Total | 563 | 59 | 77 | 38 | 20 | |
- 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 | 64 | 12.3% | 1769 | 32.6% | 89.7% |
| 2016 | 74 | 7.9% | 2005 | 32.3% | 91.7% |
| 2017 | 79 | 9.0% | 1983 | 28.8% | 88.0% |
| 2018 | 98 | 3.4% | 1753 | 28.7% | 94.8% |
| 2019 | 94 | 6.9% | 1721 | 21.2% | 96.8% |
- 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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