Custer County, CO
Infant daycare in Custer County, CO costs $223 per week ($11,601 per year) for center-based care, and $152 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $66,250, the childcare burden is 17.5% 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) | $223 | $11,601 | $152 | $7,901 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $209 | $10,842 | $147 | $7,631 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $189 | $9,849 | $147 | $7,631 |
| School-Age (6+) | $174 | $9,056 | $118 | $6,115 |
Custer County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Custer County costs $223 per week ($11,601 per year). Family-based infant care costs $152 per week ($7,901 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Custer County is 17.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $66,250 would spend about 17.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Custer County at $223/wk is 29% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Custer County costs $11,601 per year.
In Custer County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $152/wk compared to $223/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $147/wk vs $189/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $118/wk (family) or $174/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.