Homelessness in Iowa
2016 stats
12,804 Number of people served 80% Percent of people entering shelter homeless for first time
43% faced a severe disability 51% were in families 10% were US Military veterans 24% of homeless Iowans were children
13% 82%
Percent of successful exits from transitional housing who returned to homelessness within two years Percent who stayed in permanent supportive housing for a year or longer
Homelessness in Dubuque and Surrounding Area 49
9,000 77 60% 31% 77%
783 89
630
Numbers of People who Experienced Homelessness During 2016 and where they went to Receive Help
Number of people on the Section 8 waiting list for the ECIA 7 county region with 18 to 24 month wait. Number of households in the ECIA region that may lose rental assistance for July 1, 2017 because of decreased State and Federal funding and potential elimination of the HOME program. Percent increase of homeless people in Dubuque County from 2014 to 2017 according to Point in Time Count. Percent increase in 211 Information and Referral calls related to homeless shelters in Dubuque County from 2014 to 2016. Percent increase 211 Information and Referral experienced for need and demand of homeless shelters from 2014 to 2015.