Ringgold County, IA
Infant daycare in Ringgold County, IA costs $158 per week ($8,213 per year) for center-based care, and $104 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $67,898, the childcare burden is 12.1% of income. 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) | $158 | $8,213 | $104 | $5,396 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $136 | $7,077 | $102 | $5,308 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $136 | $7,077 | $102 | $5,308 |
| School-Age (6+) | $109 | $5,662 | $99 | $5,131 |
Ringgold County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ringgold County costs $158 per week ($8,213 per year). Family-based infant care costs $104 per week ($5,396 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ringgold County is 12.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $67,898 would spend about 12.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ringgold County at $158/wk is 9% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ringgold County costs $8,213 per year.
In Ringgold County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $104/wk compared to $158/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $102/wk vs $136/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $99/wk (family) or $109/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.