Guthrie County, IA
Infant daycare in Guthrie County, IA costs $164 per week ($8,534 per year) for center-based care, and $108 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $75,795, the childcare burden is 11.3% 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) | $164 | $8,534 | $108 | $5,607 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $141 | $7,354 | $106 | $5,515 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $141 | $7,354 | $106 | $5,515 |
| School-Age (6+) | $113 | $5,883 | $103 | $5,332 |
Guthrie County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Guthrie County costs $164 per week ($8,534 per year). Family-based infant care costs $108 per week ($5,607 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Guthrie County is 11.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $75,795 would spend about 11.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Guthrie County at $164/wk is 5% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Guthrie County costs $8,534 per year.
In Guthrie County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $108/wk compared to $164/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $106/wk vs $141/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $103/wk (family) or $113/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.