Homelessness Statistics for Lake, IL
Total Homeless persons in Lake County Illinois in 2019
252
There are an estimated 252 homeless individuals in Lake County Illinois. That is a -9% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
95
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
125
Unsheltered individuals
32
Sheltered families
26
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Lake County Illinois in 2019
26
There are an estimated 252 homeless individuals in Lake County Illinois. That is a -9% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Lake County Illinois
Total Chronic Homeless in Lake County Illinois
25
There are -4 less homeless individuals in Lake County Illinois than in 2018. That is a -14% 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
18
Unsheltered Chronic
7
Veteran Homelessness in Lake County Illinois
Sheltered
1
Unsheltered
0
Total Veteran Homeless
1
There are more homeless individuals in Lake County Illinois than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Lake County Illinois
Sheltered
12
Unsheltered
3
Total Homeless Youth
15
There are 3 more homeless youths in Lake County Illinois than in 2018. That is a 25% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Lake County Illinois
813
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Lake County Illinois
5
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 67 emergency shelter beds in Lake County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 96 Transitional Housing beds in Lake 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 424 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Lake 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 127 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Lake County.
Lake County, Illinois Homeless Shelters and Services
5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Lake County
Marys' Mission
Waukegan, IL
We provide transitional housing for men and women who are physically able to take care of themselves receiving a pension or on disability (SSI). We have 25 beds, food and phone are also included. We u [...]
Lake County Haven
Libertyville, IL
The Havens Transitional Shelter Program features a comprehensive array of services designed to transition a woman and her children beyond homelessness and towards independent living. The shelter itsel [...]
Pads Lake County
Waukegan, IL
Come to our Resource Center at 1800 Grand Avenue between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday to complete an intake and start to get helpEmergency Overnight ShelterPADS is the only non-restr [...]
Love Inc Lake County
Waukegan, IL
When you need help, reach out to our Clearinghouse / Help CenterWe are open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Voicemail is available after-hours or when volun [...]
COOL MINISTRIES - Family Housing Program
Waukegan, IL
Family Housing ProgramThe COOL Family/Transitional Housing Program has been in operation since 1988. This program provides services and programs including life skills training along with r [...]
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 |
192 5 189 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
62 0 |
45 1 |
58 0 |
16 1 |
| 2015 Total | 386 | 62 | 46 | 58 | 17 | |
| 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 |
124 19 156 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
47 0 |
11 5 |
9 2 |
10 0 |
| 2016 Total | 299 | 47 | 16 | 11 | 10 | |
| 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 |
95 27 106 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
32 0 |
8 10 |
5 3 |
6 1 |
| 2017 Total | 228 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 7 | |
| 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 |
137 24 116 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
38 0 |
22 7 |
13 0 |
12 0 |
| 2018 Total | 277 | 38 | 29 | 13 | 12 | |
| 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 |
125 32 95 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
26 0 |
18 7 |
1 0 |
12 3 |
| 2019 Total | 252 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 15 | |
- 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 | 84 | 14.2% | 782 | 52.6% | 93.0% |
| 2016 | 85 | 12.4% | 662 | 57.7% | 95.5% |
| 2017 | 75 | 10.9% | 864 | 41.0% | 95.1% |
| 2018 | 65 | 10.7% | 893 | 46.3% | 97.5% |
| 2019 | 76 | 10.7% | 721 | 59.3% | 97.1% |
- 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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