Homelessness Statistics for Sierra, CA

, California

Total Homeless persons in Sierra County California in 2019

1,349

There are an estimated 1,349 homeless individuals in Sierra County California. That is a 17% 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

180

There are 180 in Sierra that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

25

There are 25 in Sierra that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

363

There are 180 in Sierra that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

781

There are 180 in Sierra that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

45

There are 45 in Sierra that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

8

There are 8 in Sierra that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Sierra County California in 2019

53

There are an estimated 1,349 homeless individuals in Sierra County California. That is a 17% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Sierra County California

Total Chronic Homeless in Sierra County California

304

There are -99 less homeless individuals in Sierra County California than in 2018. That is a -25% 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

48

There are 45 in Sierra that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

256

There are 8 in Sierra that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Sierra County California

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

32

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

58

Total Veteran Homeless

90

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

Youth Homelessness in Sierra County California

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

30

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

59

Total Homeless Youth

89

There are 38 more homeless youths in Sierra County California than in 2018. That is a 75% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Sierra County California

932

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

Total number of shelters in Sierra County California

0

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 483 emergency shelter beds in Sierra County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 304 Transitional Housing beds in Sierra 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 36 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Sierra 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 58 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Sierra County.

Sierra County, California Homeless Shelters and Services

There are no listing located within the city limits.

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
176
328
68
19


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


22
7


68
218


39
48


8
13
2015 Total 591 29 286 87 21
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
224
841
88
119


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


30
29


49
345


32
66


21
130
2016 Total 1,272 59 394 98 151
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
355
366
175
38


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


55
13


91
226


43
60


38
30
2017 Total 934 68 317 103 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
339
616
120
74


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


34
22


98
305


56
68


27
24
2018 Total 1,149 56 403 124 51
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
363
781
180
25


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


45
8


48
256


32
58


30
59
2019 Total 1,349 53 304 90 89
*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 787 0.0% 29 89.6%
2016 1009 0.0% 18 82.2%
2017 890 0.0% 112 55.4% 100.0%
2018 1096 2.2% 313 50.3% 100.0%
2019 187 0.0% 419 60.2% 92.3%
*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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