Ida County, IA
Infant daycare in Ida County, IA costs $154 per week ($8,022 per year) for center-based care, and $101 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $63,125, the childcare burden is 12.7% 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) | $154 | $8,022 | $101 | $5,270 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $133 | $6,912 | $100 | $5,184 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $133 | $6,912 | $100 | $5,184 |
| School-Age (6+) | $106 | $5,530 | $96 | $5,011 |
Ida County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ida County costs $154 per week ($8,022 per year). Family-based infant care costs $101 per week ($5,270 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ida County is 12.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $63,125 would spend about 12.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ida County at $154/wk is 11% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ida County costs $8,022 per year.
In Ida County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $101/wk compared to $154/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $100/wk vs $133/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $96/wk (family) or $106/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.