Appanoose County, IA
Infant daycare in Appanoose County, IA costs $155 per week ($8,062 per year) for center-based care, and $105 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $50,684, the childcare burden is 15.9% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $155 | $8,062 | $105 | $5,440 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $134 | $6,947 | $103 | $5,351 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $134 | $6,947 | $103 | $5,351 |
| School-Age (6+) | $107 | $5,557 | $99 | $5,173 |
Appanoose County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Appanoose County costs $155 per week ($8,062 per year). Family-based infant care costs $105 per week ($5,440 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Appanoose County is 15.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $50,684 would spend about 15.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Appanoose County at $155/wk is 11% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Appanoose County costs $8,062 per year.
In Appanoose County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $105/wk compared to $155/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $103/wk vs $134/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $99/wk (family) or $107/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.