Dickinson County, IA
Infant daycare in Dickinson County, IA costs $165 per week ($8,605 per year) for center-based care, and $112 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $72,446, the childcare burden is 11.9% 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) | $165 | $8,605 | $112 | $5,807 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $143 | $7,415 | $110 | $5,712 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $143 | $7,415 | $110 | $5,712 |
| School-Age (6+) | $114 | $5,932 | $106 | $5,521 |
Dickinson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Dickinson County costs $165 per week ($8,605 per year). Family-based infant care costs $112 per week ($5,807 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Dickinson County is 11.9%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $72,446 would spend about 11.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Dickinson County at $165/wk is 5% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Dickinson County costs $8,605 per year.
In Dickinson County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $112/wk compared to $165/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $110/wk vs $143/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $106/wk (family) or $114/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.