Homelessness Statistics for Butte, CA

, California

Total Homeless persons in Butte County California in 2019

1,266

There are an estimated 1,266 homeless individuals in Butte County California. That is a 13% 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

181

There are 181 in Butte that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

18

There are 18 in Butte that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

247

There are 181 in Butte that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

820

There are 181 in Butte that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

51

There are 51 in Butte that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

5

There are 5 in Butte that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Butte County California in 2019

56

There are an estimated 1,266 homeless individuals in Butte County California. That is a 13% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Butte County California

Total Chronic Homeless in Butte County California

227

There are -240 less homeless individuals in Butte County California than in 2018. That is a -51% 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

Sheltered chronic

44

There are 51 in Butte that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

183

There are 5 in Butte that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Butte County California

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

23

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

65

Total Veteran Homeless

88

There are more homeless individuals in Butte County California than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Butte County California

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

18

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

63

Total Homeless Youth

81

There are 13 more homeless youths in Butte County California than in 2018. That is a 19% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Butte County California

931

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

Total number of shelters in Butte County California

6

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 318 emergency shelter beds in Butte County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 195 Transitional Housing beds in Butte 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 346 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Butte 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 72 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Butte County.

Butte County, California Homeless Shelters and Services

6 Homeless Shelter Listings in Butte County

Jesus Center

Jesus Center

Chico, CA

Sabbath HouseEvery Afternoon 4:30 - 5:30 pm (Check In)An overnight only shelter for women (at least 18 years old) and children (boys to 12 years old). You must be a woman of at least 18 ye [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 13, 2020
Torres Community Shelter

Torres Community Shelter

Chico, CA

The Torres Community Shelter is the largest emergency shelter in Butte County and the only shelter that provides assistance to men, women and families with children. The Torres Shelter pro [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 16, 2021
The Celebration House

The Celebration House

Paradise, CA

Faith Based Shelter for pregnant women and women in domestic violence. Serving northern California. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 20, 2016
Esplanade House

Esplanade House

Chico, CA

Transitional housing and intensive supportive services for homeless families with children.The main goal of the Esplanade House program is to work with homeless families to accomplish life chang [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 13, 2020
Oroville Rescue Mission Inc

Oroville Rescue Mission Inc

Oroville, CA

24 bed Men's shelter. 3 meals served a day, 7 days a week. Check-in 4:30 P.M Monday-Saturday 1:30 P.M. Sundays Meal Schedule Monday-Saturday Breakfas [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 9, 2020
Oroville Rescue Mission Women's Shelter

Oroville Rescue Mission Women's Shelter

Oroville, CA

14 bed shelter for women. 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. Meal ScheduleMonday-SaturdayBreakfast 6:45 A.M.Lunch 12:00 P.M.Dinner 7:00 P.M.Sunday Dinner 4:00 P.M. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 9, 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
189
283
97
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


31
1


44
206


23
27


21
36
2015 Total 571 32 250 50 57
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
157
283
132
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


31
1


32
206


22
27


33
36
2016 Total 574 32 238 49 69
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
309
688
141
57


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


48
18


92
403


30
80


26
42
2017 Total 1,195 66 495 110 68
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
258
688
122
57


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


43
18


64
403


29
80


26
42
2018 Total 1,125 61 467 109 68
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
247
820
181
18


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


51
5


44
183


23
65


18
63
2019 Total 1,266 56 227 88 81
*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 83 952 41.5% 93.8%
2016 95 0.0% 846 29.4% 93.2%
2017 86 15.9% 926 24.4% 94.5%
2018 117 21.9% 777 25.9% 94.5%
2019 119 22.1% 1010 28.0% 91.6%
*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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