Homelessness Statistics for Frederick, MD

, Maryland

Total Homeless persons in Frederick County Maryland in 2019

286

There are an estimated 286 homeless individuals in Frederick County Maryland. 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

Sheltered individuals in families

74

There are 74 in Frederick that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

There are 0 in Frederick that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

134

There are 74 in Frederick that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

78

There are 74 in Frederick that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

27

There are 27 in Frederick that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

There are 0 in Frederick that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Frederick County Maryland in 2019

27

There are an estimated 286 homeless individuals in Frederick County Maryland. That is a -9% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Frederick County Maryland

Total Chronic Homeless in Frederick County Maryland

37

There are -2 less homeless individuals in Frederick County Maryland than in 2018. That is a -5% 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

21

There are 27 in Frederick that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

16

There are 0 in Frederick that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Frederick County Maryland

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

2

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

2

Total Veteran Homeless

4

There are more homeless individuals in Frederick County Maryland than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Frederick County Maryland

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

11

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

8

Total Homeless Youth

19

There are 0 more homeless youths in Frederick County Maryland than in 2018. That is a 0% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Frederick County Maryland

372

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

Total number of shelters in Frederick County Maryland

4

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 151 emergency shelter beds in Frederick County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 101 Transitional Housing beds in Frederick 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 52 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Frederick 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 68 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Frederick County.

Frederick County, Maryland Homeless Shelters and Services

4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Frederick County

Advocates for Homeless Families - Homeless Services

Advocates for Homeless Families - Homeless Services

Frederick, MD

We are located near the intersection of College Avenue and Carroll Parkway just off of West Patrick St.Pairs homeless or at-risk families with a case manager who helps them to identify the [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Nov 10, 2016
Frederick Community Action Agency

Frederick Community Action Agency

Frederick, MD

Provides programs and services that assist mentally ill, disabled, homeless, and low-income residents. SERVICES:1) EDUCATION PROGRAM: Offers General Education Development (GED) classes Tue [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 22, 2015
Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs

Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs

Frederick, MD

The Alan P. Linton, Jr., Emergency Shelter is an 80 bed shelter, making this the largest year-round shelter in Frederick County. The Religious Coalition provides year round emergency overnight [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 15, 2021
Frederick Rescue Mission - Beacon House

Frederick Rescue Mission - Beacon House

Frederick, MD

Transitional shelter for homeless men, operated by the Frederick Rescue Mission. An average of 70 men each year enter the doors of the Frederick Rescue Mission with the intention of get [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 22, 2015

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
121
60
130
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


37
0


38
51


5
8


9
9
2015 Total 311 37 89 13 18
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
120
129
100
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


32
0


56
77


8
4


6
10
2016 Total 349 32 133 12 16
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
114
103
92
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


32
0


30
42


6
4


12
8
2017 Total 309 32 72 10 20
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
123
84
109
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


36
0


21
18


7
2


10
9
2018 Total 316 36 39 9 19
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
134
78
74
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


27
0


21
16


2
2


11
8
2019 Total 286 27 37 4 19
*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 161 1.4% 449 13.3% 95.2%
2016 323 15.1% 199 59.9% 98.2%
2017 249 4.1% 342 36.8% 100.0%
2018 239 2.1% 247 55.2% 95.7%
2019 315 0.0% 410 69.5% 75.0%
*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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