Homelessness Statistics for Putnam, FL

, Florida

Total Homeless persons in Putnam County Florida in 2019

804

There are an estimated 804 homeless individuals in Putnam County Florida. That is a 6% 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

108

There are 108 in Putnam that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

21

There are 21 in Putnam that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

198

There are 108 in Putnam that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

477

There are 108 in Putnam that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

31

There are 31 in Putnam that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

6

There are 6 in Putnam that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Putnam County Florida in 2019

37

There are an estimated 804 homeless individuals in Putnam County Florida. That is a 6% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Putnam County Florida

Total Chronic Homeless in Putnam County Florida

247

There are -6 less homeless individuals in Putnam County Florida than in 2018. That is a -2% 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

18

There are 31 in Putnam that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

229

There are 6 in Putnam that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Putnam County Florida

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

70

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

56

Total Veteran Homeless

126

There are more homeless individuals in Putnam County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Putnam County Florida

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

16

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

28

Total Homeless Youth

44

There are -4 more homeless youths in Putnam County Florida than in 2018. That is a -8% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Putnam County Florida

1,422

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

Total number of shelters in Putnam County Florida

1

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 298 emergency shelter beds in Putnam County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 49 Transitional Housing beds in Putnam 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 796 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Putnam 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 279 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Putnam County.

Putnam County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services

1 Homeless Shelter Listings in Putnam County

R L Simmons House

R L Simmons House

Palatka, FL

Intake hours at the Palatka Christian Service Center-call for appointment 386 328 0984. Hours 9am until 2pm. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 26, 2018

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
243
545
74
8


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


32
2


33
344


125
92


28
25
2015 Total 870 34 377 217 53
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
173
423
246
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


86
1


33
220


47
76


34
10
2016 Total 844 87 253 123 44
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
258
441
115
5


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


29
2


22
262


68
58


42
7
2017 Total 819 31 284 126 49
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
240
403
83
30


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


26
9


29
224


66
48


41
7
2018 Total 756 35 253 114 48
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
198
477
108
21


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


31
6


18
229


70
56


16
28
2019 Total 804 37 247 126 44
*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 60 11.9% 1853 66.8% 93.6%
2016 64 13.0% 1581 56.4% 84.0%
2017 48 11.3% 1726 48.0% 90.7%
2018 70 10.1% 1674 45.1% 96.9%
2019 61 13.2% 1515 48.0% 88.4%
*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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