Polk County, IA
Infant daycare in Polk County, IA costs $177 per week ($9,220 per year) for center-based care, and $119 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $78,827, the childcare burden is 11.7% of income. 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) | $177 | $9,220 | $119 | $6,193 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $153 | $7,945 | $117 | $6,092 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $153 | $7,945 | $117 | $6,092 |
| School-Age (6+) | $122 | $6,356 | $113 | $5,888 |
Polk County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Polk County costs $177 per week ($9,220 per year). Family-based infant care costs $119 per week ($6,193 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Polk County is 11.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $78,827 would spend about 11.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Polk County at $177/wk is 2% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Polk County costs $9,220 per year.
In Polk County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $119/wk compared to $177/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $117/wk vs $153/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $113/wk (family) or $122/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.