Potter County, TX
Infant daycare in Potter County, TX costs $147 per week ($7,644 per year) for center-based care, and $134 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $47,974, 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) | $147 | $7,644 | $134 | $6,968 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $139 | $7,228 | $129 | $6,708 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $136 | $7,072 | $127 | $6,604 |
| School-Age (6+) | $129 | $6,708 | $122 | $6,344 |
Potter County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Potter County costs $147 per week ($7,644 per year). Family-based infant care costs $134 per week ($6,968 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Potter County is 15.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $47,974 would spend about 15.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Potter County at $147/wk is 15% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Potter County costs $7,644 per year.
In Potter County, TX, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $134/wk compared to $147/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $127/wk vs $136/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $122/wk (family) or $129/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.