Wapello County, IA
Infant daycare in Wapello County, IA costs $165 per week ($8,560 per year) for center-based care, and $111 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,209, the childcare burden is 15.2% 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) | $165 | $8,560 | $111 | $5,777 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $142 | $7,376 | $109 | $5,682 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $142 | $7,376 | $109 | $5,682 |
| School-Age (6+) | $113 | $5,901 | $106 | $5,492 |
Wapello County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Wapello County costs $165 per week ($8,560 per year). Family-based infant care costs $111 per week ($5,777 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Wapello County is 15.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $56,209 would spend about 15.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Wapello County at $165/wk is 5% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Wapello County costs $8,560 per year.
In Wapello County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $111/wk compared to $165/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $109/wk vs $142/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $106/wk (family) or $113/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.