Cherokee County, OK
Infant daycare in Cherokee County, OK costs $203 per week ($10,540 per year) for center-based care, and $147 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,410, the childcare burden is 20.1% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $203 | $10,540 | $147 | $7,653 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $175 | $9,112 | $135 | $7,037 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $175 | $9,112 | $135 | $7,037 |
| School-Age (6+) | $115 | $5,957 | $103 | $5,365 |
Cherokee County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Cherokee County costs $203 per week ($10,540 per year). Family-based infant care costs $147 per week ($7,653 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Cherokee County is 20.1%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $52,410 would spend about 20.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Cherokee County at $203/wk is 17% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Cherokee County costs $10,540 per year.
In Cherokee County, OK, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $147/wk compared to $203/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $135/wk vs $175/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $103/wk (family) or $115/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.