Washita County, OK
Infant daycare in Washita County, OK costs $202 per week ($10,495 per year) for center-based care, and $147 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,600, the childcare burden is 17.3% 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) | $202 | $10,495 | $147 | $7,620 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $175 | $9,074 | $135 | $7,006 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $175 | $9,074 | $135 | $7,006 |
| School-Age (6+) | $114 | $5,932 | $103 | $5,342 |
Washita County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Washita County costs $202 per week ($10,495 per year). Family-based infant care costs $147 per week ($7,620 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Washita County is 17.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $60,600 would spend about 17.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Washita County at $202/wk is 16% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Washita County costs $10,495 per year.
In Washita County, OK, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $147/wk compared to $202/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $135/wk vs $175/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $103/wk (family) or $114/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.