Dickens County, TX
Infant daycare in Dickens County, TX costs $146 per week ($7,592 per year) for center-based care, and $133 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $46,638, the childcare burden is 16.3% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $146 | $7,592 | $133 | $6,916 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $138 | $7,176 | $127 | $6,604 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $134 | $6,968 | $126 | $6,552 |
| School-Age (6+) | $128 | $6,656 | $120 | $6,240 |
Dickens County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Dickens County costs $146 per week ($7,592 per year). Family-based infant care costs $133 per week ($6,916 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Dickens County is 16.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $46,638 would spend about 16.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Dickens County at $146/wk is 16% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Dickens County costs $7,592 per year.
In Dickens County, TX, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $133/wk compared to $146/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $126/wk vs $134/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $128/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.