Audubon County, IA
Infant daycare in Audubon County, IA costs $159 per week ($8,274 per year) for center-based care, and $105 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $54,973, the childcare burden is 15.1% 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) | $159 | $8,274 | $105 | $5,437 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $137 | $7,130 | $103 | $5,348 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $137 | $7,130 | $103 | $5,348 |
| School-Age (6+) | $110 | $5,704 | $99 | $5,169 |
Audubon County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Audubon County costs $159 per week ($8,274 per year). Family-based infant care costs $105 per week ($5,437 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Audubon County is 15.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $54,973 would spend about 15.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Audubon County at $159/wk is 8% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Audubon County costs $8,274 per year.
In Audubon County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $105/wk compared to $159/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $103/wk vs $137/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $99/wk (family) or $110/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.