Homelessness in Benton and Franklin Counties sees significant decrease

TRI-CITIES, Wash. – Recent data from Benton Franklin Trends provides insight into the current state of homelessness in Benton and Franklin Counties.

The latest one-day count numbers estimate that approximately 124 people are unhoused in these counties. This is a significant drop from the 914 people reported as homeless in 2008.

However, it is important to note that these counts may not fully capture the situation, as they do not account for individuals staying at someone else's home or living in their cars.