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County childcare costs · DOL NDCP 2022

Childcare costs in Angelina County, TX

$6,708 a year for center-based infant care - 11.8% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.

Angelina County, TX families pay $6,708/year for center-based infant care, while family childcare is $6,084/year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor National Database of Childcare Prices. This represents 11.8% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $6,292/year, and preschool-age care is $6,136/year.

Angelina County vs. the nation

Angelina County, TX runs $6,708 a year for center-based infant care, 30% below the $9,592 U.S. average - cheaper than 78% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 11.8% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.

Infant care (center)
$6,708/yr
Vs. national avg
-30%
National rank
#580 cheapest of 2,662
Share of income
11.8%

Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.

$6,708
Center Infant/yr
$6,084
Family Infant/yr
$57,055
Median Income
11.8%
% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group Center-Based Family Childcare
Infant $6,708 $6,084
Toddler $6,292 $5,824
Preschool $6,136 $5,720
School Age $5,824 $5,460

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $6,708
Toddler $6,292
Preschool $6,136
School Age $5,824

Where Angelina County ranks on infant-care cost

Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices

$6,708 Among the most affordable more affordable than 78% of 2,662 US counties

This county $2,500 $32,500 every U.S. county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $2.5K-wide band; taller bars hold more US counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices · 2022

What These Numbers Mean for Angelina County Families

Angelina County's median household income of $57,055 sets the bar for what counts as affordable care here, putting infant center care at 11.8% of gross income. Against the federal 7% affordability benchmark, the typical family here exceeds the federal affordability line by 4.8 points.Angelina County families generally find care more manageable than the national picture, though waitlists at licensed providers remain the real bottleneck.

For how to vet a licensed provider (inspection reports, QRIS ratings, CCDF subsidy intake), see Choosing Quality Childcare. Rate methodology: how these numbers are computed.

The NDCP has tracked center-based infant care here for 14 years, from 2009 through 2022.

+40.2% since 2009
Infant center care: $4,784 → $6,708
$6,708/yr
Most recent annual cost (2022)
14 years
Data available (2009–2022)
2009
$4,784
2010
$4,922
2011
$5,060
2012
$5,197
2013
$5,751
2014
$5,351
2015
$5,517
2016
$5,691
2017
$6,235
2018
$6,461
2019
$6,684
2020
$6,906
2021
$7,540
2022
$6,708
View full data table (all care types)
Year Ctr Infant
2008 N/A
2009 $4,784
2010 $4,922
2011 $5,060
2012 $5,197
2013 $5,751
2014 $5,351
2015 $5,517
2016 $5,691
2017 $6,235
2018 $6,461
2019 $6,684
2020 $6,906
2021 $7,540
2022 $6,708

What this means for Angelina County families

Infant center care here takes 11.8% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.

  • At 11.8% of income, infant care exceeds the federal 7% affordability benchmark. Check whether your family qualifies for a CCDF subsidy, which can cap copayments at a sliding share of income. Check subsidy eligibility
  • Family childcare homes run $6,084/year for infants, about $624 less than a center. Weigh the trade-offs of each setting. Center vs. home care
  • See how Angelina County compares against the cheapest counties in Texas. Cheapest in Texas

NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Angelina County, TX?
Angelina County, TX's center-based infant care rate is $6,708/year. Family childcare for infants comes in at $6,084/year, while center-based preschool is $6,136/year.
Is childcare affordable in Angelina County, TX?
Angelina County, TX's median household income is $57,055; center-based infant care eats 11.8% of that. The federal affordability line is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 4.8 percentage points.
What is the cheapest childcare option in Angelina County, TX?
Family-based childcare is typically less expensive in Angelina County, TX. Preschool family care costs $5,720/year compared to $6,136/year for center-based care, a difference of $416/year. Family childcare operates in a provider's home and usually has smaller group sizes.
How much does before- and after-school care cost in Angelina County, TX?
Center-based before/after-school care for 6-12 year olds in Angelina County, TX runs $5,824/year and $5,460/year for family childcare, covering the gaps around the school day and summer break.