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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target;
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time;
significant change over time;
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Point-in-Time Count of Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
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Why is this important?
Being unhoused is linked to a decline in physical and mental well-being. People without stable housing often face health issues like HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection, alcohol and drug misuse, mental illness, and tuberculosis. Health problems among people experiencing homelessness result from various factors, such as barriers to care, lack of access to adequate food and protection, and limited resources and social services. Legal and policy approaches are used to address homelessness (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
Considerations for Equitable Approaches: While it is somewhat more common for veterans to experience homelessness compared to all people, rates of homelessness among veterans have declined over the past 15 years. Males account for the majority (about 9 in 10) of veterans experiencing homelessness. However, women veterans experiencing homelessness are more likely to be found in unsheltered locations than their male counterparts. While non-Hispanic White veterans make up the majority of homeless veterans, Black veterans are considerably overrepresented among veterans experiencing homelessness compared to their representation among veterans (The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development).
Inclusive Language Recommendations: Recommendations for more inclusive language include utilizing person-first language such “people experiencing homelessness” or “people experiencing unsheltered homelessness” rather than “homeless people” or “the homeless,” which can dehumanize those who are being referred to (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: December 2023
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Data Source
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Economy / Homelessness, Economy / Housing & Homes, Physical Determinants of Health, Social Determinants of Health, Veterans