Ouray County, CO
Infant daycare in Ouray County, CO costs $365 per week ($18,996 per year) for center-based care, and $251 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $78,750, the childcare burden is 24.1% 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) | $365 | $18,996 | $251 | $13,075 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $317 | $16,494 | $234 | $12,184 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $264 | $13,720 | $234 | $12,184 |
| School-Age (6+) | $170 | $8,818 | $191 | $9,927 |
Ouray County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ouray County costs $365 per week ($18,996 per year). Family-based infant care costs $251 per week ($13,075 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ouray County is 24.1%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $78,750 would spend about 24.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ouray County at $365/wk is 110% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ouray County costs $18,996 per year.
In Ouray County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $251/wk compared to $365/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $234/wk vs $264/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $191/wk (family) or $170/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.