Jefferson County, IA
Infant daycare in Jefferson County, IA costs $160 per week ($8,322 per year) for center-based care, and $108 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,210, the childcare burden is 15.9% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $160 | $8,322 | $108 | $5,615 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $138 | $7,171 | $106 | $5,523 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $138 | $7,171 | $106 | $5,523 |
| School-Age (6+) | $110 | $5,737 | $103 | $5,339 |
Jefferson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Jefferson County costs $160 per week ($8,322 per year). Family-based infant care costs $108 per week ($5,615 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Jefferson County is 15.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $52,210 would spend about 15.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Jefferson County at $160/wk is 8% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Jefferson County costs $8,322 per year.
In Jefferson County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $108/wk compared to $160/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $106/wk vs $138/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $103/wk (family) or $110/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.