Decatur County, IA
Infant daycare in Decatur County, IA costs $152 per week ($7,911 per year) for center-based care, and $100 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,068, the childcare burden is 14.1% 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) | $152 | $7,911 | $100 | $5,197 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $131 | $6,817 | $98 | $5,113 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $131 | $6,817 | $98 | $5,113 |
| School-Age (6+) | $105 | $5,453 | $95 | $4,942 |
Decatur County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Decatur County costs $152 per week ($7,911 per year). Family-based infant care costs $100 per week ($5,197 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Decatur County is 14.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $56,068 would spend about 14.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Decatur County at $152/wk is 12% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Decatur County costs $7,911 per year.
In Decatur County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $100/wk compared to $152/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $98/wk vs $131/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $95/wk (family) or $105/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.