Combating Homelessness in Los Angeles County

LA Homelessness Risk Map

This mapping project draws attention to key indicators that lead to homelessness including evictions, health disparities, and rent affordability. It also analyzes all indicators that lead to homelessness (e.g., poverty, unemployment, disabilities, public assistance, rent burden, domestic violence, mental illness, etc.) for a more holistic approach to the issue. The map overlaps several indicators to see where one or more risk factors increase the risk of homelessness throughout LA County.

Stats

Dataset(s): Homeless Count 2017 Results By Census Tract, 2017 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count - Data Summary, Crime Incident Data from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, American Community Survey, Homeless Shelters and Services from Los Angeles County, 311 Homeless Encampments Requests from #DataLA, Crime - Homeless Victim 8/16 - 8/17 from #DataLA

Visualization: Map 

Jurisdiction: Los Angeles County

Developed by: Esri

Partners: LA County government

 

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