Garfield County, UT
Infant daycare in Garfield County, UT costs $229 per week ($11,895 per year) for center-based care, and $170 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,481, the childcare burden is 21.1% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $229 | $11,895 | $170 | $8,850 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $187 | $9,735 | $156 | $8,124 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $170 | $8,820 | $149 | $7,752 |
| School-Age (6+) | $166 | $8,625 | $144 | $7,500 |
Garfield County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Garfield County costs $229 per week ($11,895 per year). Family-based infant care costs $170 per week ($8,850 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Garfield County is 21.1%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $56,481 would spend about 21.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Garfield County at $229/wk is 32% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Garfield County costs $11,895 per year.
In Garfield County, UT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $170/wk compared to $229/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $149/wk vs $170/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $144/wk (family) or $166/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.