Zapata County, TX
Infant daycare in Zapata County, TX costs $126 per week ($6,552 per year) for center-based care, and $115 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $35,061, the childcare burden is 18.7% 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) | $126 | $6,552 | $115 | $5,980 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $119 | $6,188 | $111 | $5,772 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $117 | $6,084 | $110 | $5,720 |
| School-Age (6+) | $111 | $5,772 | $105 | $5,460 |
Zapata County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Zapata County costs $126 per week ($6,552 per year). Family-based infant care costs $115 per week ($5,980 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Zapata County is 18.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $35,061 would spend about 18.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Zapata County at $126/wk is 27% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Zapata County costs $6,552 per year.
In Zapata County, TX, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $115/wk compared to $126/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $110/wk vs $117/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $105/wk (family) or $111/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.