Sac County, IA
Infant daycare in Sac County, IA costs $153 per week ($7,968 per year) for center-based care, and $101 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,778, the childcare burden is 11.6% 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) | $153 | $7,968 | $101 | $5,235 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $132 | $6,866 | $99 | $5,150 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $132 | $6,866 | $99 | $5,150 |
| School-Age (6+) | $106 | $5,493 | $96 | $4,978 |
Sac County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Sac County costs $153 per week ($7,968 per year). Family-based infant care costs $101 per week ($5,235 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Sac County is 11.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $68,778 would spend about 11.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Sac County at $153/wk is 12% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Sac County costs $7,968 per year.
In Sac County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $101/wk compared to $153/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $99/wk vs $132/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $96/wk (family) or $106/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.