Gunnison County, CO
Infant daycare in Gunnison County, CO costs $285 per week ($14,825 per year) for center-based care, and $216 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $76,538, the childcare burden is 19.4% 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) | $285 | $14,825 | $216 | $11,224 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $262 | $13,624 | $200 | $10,423 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $155 | $8,044 | $200 | $10,423 |
| School-Age (6+) | $146 | $7,591 | $83 | $4,311 |
Gunnison County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Gunnison County costs $285 per week ($14,825 per year). Family-based infant care costs $216 per week ($11,224 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Gunnison County is 19.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $76,538 would spend about 19.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Gunnison County at $285/wk is 64% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Gunnison County costs $14,825 per year.
In Gunnison County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $216/wk compared to $285/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $200/wk vs $155/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $83/wk (family) or $146/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.