Emmet County, IA
Infant daycare in Emmet County, IA costs $154 per week ($8,015 per year) for center-based care, and $104 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $64,461, the childcare burden is 12.4% 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) | $154 | $8,015 | $104 | $5,409 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $133 | $6,907 | $102 | $5,320 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $133 | $6,907 | $102 | $5,320 |
| School-Age (6+) | $106 | $5,526 | $99 | $5,143 |
Emmet County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Emmet County costs $154 per week ($8,015 per year). Family-based infant care costs $104 per week ($5,409 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Emmet County is 12.4%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $64,461 would spend about 12.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Emmet County at $154/wk is 11% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Emmet County costs $8,015 per year.
In Emmet County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $104/wk compared to $154/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $102/wk vs $133/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $99/wk (family) or $106/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.