Cherokee County, IA
Infant daycare in Cherokee County, IA costs $150 per week ($7,796 per year) for center-based care, and $101 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $63,638, the childcare burden is 12.3% of income. 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) | $150 | $7,796 | $101 | $5,261 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $129 | $6,718 | $100 | $5,175 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $129 | $6,718 | $100 | $5,175 |
| School-Age (6+) | $103 | $5,374 | $96 | $5,002 |
Cherokee County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Cherokee County costs $150 per week ($7,796 per year). Family-based infant care costs $101 per week ($5,261 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Cherokee County is 12.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $63,638 would spend about 12.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Cherokee County at $150/wk is 14% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Cherokee County costs $7,796 per year.
In Cherokee County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $101/wk compared to $150/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $100/wk vs $129/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $96/wk (family) or $103/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.