Childcare Costs in Clayton County, IA
FIPS: 19043 · Data year: 2022
Center-based infant care in Clayton County, IA costs $8,308/year, while family childcare is $5,458/year. This represents 13.7% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.
$8,308
Center Infant/yr
$5,458
Family Infant/yr
$60,441
Median Income
13.7%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $8,308 | $5,458 |
| Toddler | $7,158 | $5,369 |
| Preschool | $7,158 | $5,369 |
| School Age | $5,727 | $5,190 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $8,308
Toddler $7,158
Preschool $7,158
School Age $5,727
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: $8,308
Median household income: $60,441
Cost as % of income: 13.7%
7% affordability threshold: $4,231/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | N/A |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2012 | N/A |
| 2013 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A |
| 2016 | $7,774 |
| 2017 | $7,863 |
| 2018 | $7,952 |
| 2019 | $8,041 |
| 2020 | $8,130 |
| 2021 | $8,219 |
| 2022 | $8,308 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does childcare cost in Clayton County, IA? ▼
In Clayton County, IA, center-based infant care costs $8,308/year. Family childcare for infants is $5,458/year. Preschool center-based care costs $7,158/year.
Is childcare affordable in Clayton County, IA? ▼
Center-based infant care in Clayton County, IA costs 13.7% of the median household income ($60,441). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 6.7 percentage points.
More Data for Clayton County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.