Chickasaw County, IA
Infant daycare in Chickasaw County, IA costs $161 per week ($8,382 per year) for center-based care, and $106 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $72,734, the childcare burden is 11.5% 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) | $161 | $8,382 | $106 | $5,507 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $139 | $7,223 | $104 | $5,417 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $139 | $7,223 | $104 | $5,417 |
| School-Age (6+) | $111 | $5,778 | $101 | $5,236 |
Chickasaw County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Chickasaw County costs $161 per week ($8,382 per year). Family-based infant care costs $106 per week ($5,507 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Chickasaw County is 11.5%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $72,734 would spend about 11.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Chickasaw County at $161/wk is 7% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Chickasaw County costs $8,382 per year.
In Chickasaw County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $106/wk compared to $161/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $104/wk vs $139/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $101/wk (family) or $111/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.