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Homeless Counts
South Dakota 2011 Statewide Homeless Count Results
2011 Summer
Total Individual Surveyed 597
Total Homeless Counted 479
Total Children Counted 377
Total Homeless 1,453
September 2010 Homeless Count
Twice a year in September and January, SDHHC conducts a statewide, point-in-time homeless count. SDHHC relies heavily on volunteers, city/county officials, law enforcement, and faith based organizations to reach as many individuals and families as possible in a 24-hour time period.
South Dakota Statewide 2010 Homeless Count Results
2010 Count Conducted - September 2010
| Summer 2010 | |
| Total Individuals Surveyed | 714 |
| Total Homeless Counted | 568 |
| Total Children Counted | 446 |
| Total Homeless | 1,728 |
| # of Homeless Per 100,000 Population |
2009 Homeless Count
South Dakota Statewide 2009 Homeless Count Results
2009 Count Conducted - January and September 2009
| Winter 2009 | Summer 2009 | |
| Total Individuals Surveyed | 483 | 578 |
| Total Homeless Counted | 330 | 727 |
| Total Children Counted | 376 | 429 |
| Total Homeless | 1,189 | 1,734 |
| # of Homeless Per 100,000 Population | 227 | 308 |