Polk County, OR
Infant daycare in Polk County, OR costs $237 per week ($12,333 per year) for center-based care, and $193 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $77,353, the childcare burden is 15.9% 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) | $237 | $12,333 | $193 | $10,017 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $217 | $11,264 | $183 | $9,505 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $176 | $9,131 | $173 | $8,975 |
| School-Age (6+) | $77 | $4,014 | $155 | $8,071 |
Polk County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Polk County costs $237 per week ($12,333 per year). Family-based infant care costs $193 per week ($10,017 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Polk County is 15.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $77,353 would spend about 15.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Polk County at $237/wk is 37% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Polk County costs $12,333 per year.
In Polk County, OR, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $193/wk compared to $237/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $173/wk vs $176/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $155/wk (family) or $77/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.