Harney County, OR
Infant daycare in Harney County, OR costs $197 per week ($10,260 per year) for center-based care, and $173 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $45,462, the childcare burden is 22.6% 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) | $197 | $10,260 | $173 | $9,000 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $181 | $9,420 | $162 | $8,400 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $150 | $7,800 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-Age (6+) | $62 | $3,240 | $138 | $7,200 |
Harney County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Harney County costs $197 per week ($10,260 per year). Family-based infant care costs $173 per week ($9,000 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Harney County is 22.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $45,462 would spend about 22.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Harney County at $197/wk is 14% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Harney County costs $10,260 per year.
In Harney County, OR, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $173/wk compared to $197/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $150/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $138/wk (family) or $62/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.