Central Oregon Health Council :: Indicators :: Point in Time Count (Homelessness)

Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

an indicator guage with the arrow in the green the value is in the best half of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

green circle with white tick inside it meets target; red circle with white cross inside it does not meet target.

Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

green square outline with upward trending arrow inside it green square outline with downward trending arrow inside it non-significant change over time; green square with upward trending arrow inside it green square with downward trending arrow inside it significant change over time; blue square with equals sign no change over time.

Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change from previous measurement period.

green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

The Homeless Leadership Coalition (HLC) and community partners conduct a point in time count that provides a snapshot of homelessness in Central Oregon in January of each year. This survey queries people experiencing homelessness, in transitional housing or at-risk of becoming homeless in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. It is a part of a state and national effort to understand the scope of the crisis, the reasons for homelessness and the barriers people experiencing homelessness face in finding appropriate and adequate housing.

The survey includes a count of those regarded as homeless within shelters and those who are unsheltered. In 2020, a count of only those who were sheltered was administered, and is not included in the data.

Why is this important?

The point in time count helps monitor racial disparity in services, ensuring equity for minority clients and identifying need based on location. It provides invaluable information about our neighbors experiencing homelessness and allows us to shape our services to meet their needs. The count shows prevalence of homelessness in Central Oregon and the local need for more resources to the federal government, bringing in funding to the region.

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