Worth County, IA
Infant daycare in Worth County, IA costs $157 per week ($8,176 per year) for center-based care, and $103 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $69,897, the childcare burden is 11.7% 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) | $157 | $8,176 | $103 | $5,372 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $135 | $7,045 | $102 | $5,284 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $135 | $7,045 | $102 | $5,284 |
| School-Age (6+) | $108 | $5,636 | $98 | $5,108 |
Worth County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Worth County costs $157 per week ($8,176 per year). Family-based infant care costs $103 per week ($5,372 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Worth County is 11.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $69,897 would spend about 11.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Worth County at $157/wk is 9% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Worth County costs $8,176 per year.
In Worth County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $103/wk compared to $157/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $102/wk vs $135/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $98/wk (family) or $108/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.