Huerfano County, CO
Infant daycare in Huerfano County, CO costs $285 per week ($14,825 per year) for center-based care, and $147 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $49,631, the childcare burden is 29.9% 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 | $147 | $7,639 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $103 | $5,346 | $144 | $7,467 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $92 | $4,776 | $144 | $7,467 |
| School-Age (6+) | $162 | $8,422 | $144 | $7,480 |
Huerfano County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Huerfano County costs $285 per week ($14,825 per year). Family-based infant care costs $147 per week ($7,639 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Huerfano County is 29.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $49,631 would spend about 29.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Huerfano County at $285/wk is 64% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Huerfano County costs $14,825 per year.
In Huerfano County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $147/wk compared to $285/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $144/wk vs $92/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $144/wk (family) or $162/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.