Homelessness Statistics for Sumter, SC
Total Homeless persons in Sumter County South Carolina in 2019
1,153
There are an estimated 1,153 homeless individuals in Sumter County South Carolina. 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
84
Unsheltered individuals in families
168
Sheltered individuals
278
Unsheltered individuals
623
Sheltered families
26
Unsheltered families
52
Total Homeless families in Sumter County South Carolina in 2019
78
There are an estimated 1,153 homeless individuals in Sumter County South Carolina. That is a 6% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Sumter County South Carolina
Total Chronic Homeless in Sumter County South Carolina
229
There are 63 more homeless individuals in Sumter County South Carolina than in 2018. That is a 38% increase.
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
26
Unsheltered Chronic
203
Veteran Homelessness in Sumter County South Carolina
Sheltered
29
Unsheltered
35
Total Veteran Homeless
64
There are more homeless individuals in Sumter County South Carolina than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Sumter County South Carolina
Sheltered
45
Unsheltered
27
Total Homeless Youth
72
There are -2 more homeless youths in Sumter County South Carolina than in 2018. That is a -3% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Sumter County South Carolina
1,187
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Sumter County South Carolina
2
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 423 emergency shelter beds in Sumter County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 115 Transitional Housing beds in Sumter 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 418 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Sumter 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 99 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Sumter County.
Sumter County, South Carolina Homeless Shelters and Services
2 Homeless Shelter Listings in Sumter County
Samaritan House of Sumter Emergency Shelter
Sumter, SC
The Emergency Shelter provides for those who need rest and nourishment. We exist to help as many people as possible take their next step towards a more whole and independent lifestyle. We seek to do s [...]
Sumter Mission Outreach
Sumter, SC
Sumter Mission Outreach (SMO) is a discipleship ministry housing men and women at two different locations in Sumter SC. The mission provides clothing, housing, food, discipleship, and many other oppor [...]
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 |
312 545 84 378 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
33 160 |
15 141 |
40 141 |
54 55 |
| 2015 Total | 1,319 | 193 | 156 | 181 | 109 | |
| 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 |
358 607 132 225 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
42 65 |
45 166 |
43 188 |
42 59 |
| 2016 Total | 1,322 | 107 | 211 | 231 | 101 | |
| 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 |
265 401 104 204 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
42 51 |
17 161 |
38 89 |
26 21 |
| 2017 Total | 974 | 93 | 178 | 127 | 47 | |
| 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 |
324 531 74 163 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
24 53 |
33 133 |
33 38 |
51 23 |
| 2018 Total | 1,092 | 77 | 166 | 71 | 74 | |
| 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 |
278 623 84 168 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
26 52 |
26 203 |
29 35 |
45 27 |
| 2019 Total | 1,153 | 78 | 229 | 64 | 72 | |
- 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 | 145 | 9.2% | 1927 | 37.6% | 89.9% |
| 2016 | 80 | 4.6% | 2117 | 46.7% | 93.7% |
| 2017 | 74 | 6.5% | 2012 | 44.1% | 91.4% |
| 2018 | 86 | 9.4% | 1807 | 42.3% | 91.3% |
| 2019 | 85 | 4.6% | 1846 | 44.4% | 94.4% |
- 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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