Hancock County, IA
Infant daycare in Hancock County, IA costs $163 per week ($8,481 per year) for center-based care, and $107 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $67,865, the childcare burden is 12.5% 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) | $163 | $8,481 | $107 | $5,572 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $141 | $7,308 | $105 | $5,481 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $141 | $7,308 | $105 | $5,481 |
| School-Age (6+) | $112 | $5,846 | $102 | $5,298 |
Hancock County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Hancock County costs $163 per week ($8,481 per year). Family-based infant care costs $107 per week ($5,572 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Hancock County is 12.5%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $67,865 would spend about 12.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Hancock County at $163/wk is 6% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Hancock County costs $8,481 per year.
In Hancock County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $107/wk compared to $163/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $105/wk vs $141/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $102/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.