Fayette County, IA
Infant daycare in Fayette County, IA costs $162 per week ($8,425 per year) for center-based care, and $106 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,043, the childcare burden is 15.0% 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) | $162 | $8,425 | $106 | $5,535 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $140 | $7,259 | $105 | $5,444 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $140 | $7,259 | $105 | $5,444 |
| School-Age (6+) | $112 | $5,807 | $101 | $5,263 |
Fayette County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Fayette County costs $162 per week ($8,425 per year). Family-based infant care costs $106 per week ($5,535 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Fayette County is 15.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $56,043 would spend about 15.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Fayette County at $162/wk is 7% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Fayette County costs $8,425 per year.
In Fayette County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $106/wk compared to $162/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $105/wk vs $140/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $101/wk (family) or $112/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.