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Poverty & Homelessness
Limited income and homelessness indicate the need for effective programs to improve self-sufficiency and life outcomes for all people. Decent, affordable housing reduces stress, toxins, and infectious disease, which also leads to improvement in both physical and mental health.
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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.
Family & Child Welfare
Children in Transition (CIT) Count County: Washoe
Children in Transition (CIT) Count County: Washoe
2,026
Count of WCSD students without permanent housing during the school year
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1,950)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
12.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(16.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Families Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
Families Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
6.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(9.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Young Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
Young Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
13.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(18.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Youth not in School or Working County: Washoe
Youth not in School or Working County: Washoe
1.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(2.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Food Insecurity
Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance County: Washoe
Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance County: Washoe
40%
(2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(36%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(32%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Child Food Insecurity Rate County: Washoe
Child Food Insecurity Rate County: Washoe
16.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(20.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(11.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Food Insecurity Rate County: Washoe
Food Insecurity Rate County: Washoe
12.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(14.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(9.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Households Receiving SNAP with Children County: Washoe
Households Receiving SNAP with Children County: Washoe
44.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Value
(48.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count) County: Washoe
Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count) County: Washoe
9,001
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homelessness
Homelessness: PIT Count of Persons in Weekly Motels County: Washoe
Homelessness: PIT Count of Persons in Weekly Motels County: Washoe
1,071
Count of persons experiencing homelessness living in weekly motels
(2024)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(2,132)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homelessness: Chronically Homeless County: Washoe
Homelessness: Chronically Homeless County: Washoe
60
Count of persons chronically homeless
(2024)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(68)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homelessness: Point-in-Time (PIT) Count County: Washoe
Homelessness: Point-in-Time (PIT) Count County: Washoe
1,760
Count of persons experiencing homelessness
(2024)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1,690)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homelessness: Transitional Aged Youth 18-24 County: Washoe
Homelessness: Transitional Aged Youth 18-24 County: Washoe
6
Count of youth aged 18-24 experiencing homelessness
(2024)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homelessness: Veterans County: Washoe
Homelessness: Veterans County: Washoe
17
Count of unsheltered veterans
(2024)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(15)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Rate of Homeless Persons Per 100,000 Population County: Washoe
Rate of Homeless Persons Per 100,000 Population County: Washoe
332.2
Rate per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Value
(267.3)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(195.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(330.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Housing Conditions
Ratio of Assisted Households to Households in Need County: Washoe
Ratio of Assisted Households to Households in Need County: Washoe
27%
Percentage of housing assistance to the need for affordable units
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(30%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Overcrowded Households County: Washoe
Overcrowded Households County: Washoe
4.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
NV Value
(4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Severe Housing Problems County: Washoe
Severe Housing Problems County: Washoe
17.3%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(18.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(17.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Poverty
Households Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
Households Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
11.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
NV Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(9.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
9.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(10.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count) County: Washoe
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count) County: Washoe
7,783
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
People Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
10.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(12.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
Veterans Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
Veterans Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
9.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(8.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
