Childcare Costs in Cherokee County, KS

FIPS: 20021 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Cherokee County, KS costs $4,971/year, while family childcare is $5,117/year. This represents 9.3% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$4,971

Center Infant/yr

$5,117

Family Infant/yr

$53,382

Median Income

9.3%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$4,971	$5,117	$-146
Toddler	$5,075	$4,333	+$742
Preschool	$5,075	$4,333	+$742
School Age	$4,285	$4,333	$-48

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $4,971

Toddler $5,075

Preschool $5,075

School Age $4,285

Affordability Context

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.

Center infant cost: $4,971

Median household income: $53,382

Cost as % of income: 9.3%

7% affordability threshold: $3,737/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$4,805	$4,160	$3,973	$3,515
2009	$4,482	$4,056	$3,796	$3,422
2010	$4,160	$3,952	$3,619	$3,328
2011	$4,285	$3,973	$3,650	$3,463
2012	$4,410	$3,994	$3,682	$3,598
2013	$4,992	$4,659	$4,202	$3,806
2014	$5,169	$4,945	$4,420	$4,004
2015	$5,346	$5,231	$4,638	$4,202
2016	$5,522	$5,517	$4,857	$4,399
2017	$5,699	$5,803	$5,075	$4,597
2018	$5,554	$5,602	$5,075	$4,534
2019	$5,408	$5,401	$5,075	$4,472
2020	$5,262	$5,200	$5,075	$4,410
2021	$5,117	$5,075	$5,075	$4,347
2022	$4,971	$5,075	$5,075	$4,285

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Cherokee County, KS? ▼

In Cherokee County, KS, center-based infant care costs $4,971/year. Family childcare for infants is $5,117/year. Preschool center-based care costs $5,075/year.

Is childcare affordable in Cherokee County, KS? ▼

Center-based infant care in Cherokee County, KS costs 9.3% of the median household income ($53,382). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 2.3 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Cherokee County, KS? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Cherokee County, KS changed from $4,971 to $4,805 (-3.3%).

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.