Childcare Costs in Colorado County, TX
FIPS: 48089 · Data year: 2022
Center-based infant care in Colorado County, TX costs $9,620/year, while family childcare is $8,528/year. This represents 15.2% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.
$9,620
Center Infant/yr
$8,528
Family Infant/yr
$63,352
Median Income
15.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $9,620 | $8,528 |
| Toddler | $8,944 | $8,060 |
| Preschool | $8,684 | $7,956 |
| School Age | $8,112 | $7,488 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $9,620
Toddler $8,944
Preschool $8,684
School Age $8,112
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: $9,620
Median household income: $63,352
Cost as % of income: 15.2%
7% affordability threshold: $4,435/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | $6,614 |
| 2010 | $6,934 |
| 2011 | $7,254 |
| 2012 | $7,574 |
| 2013 | $7,836 |
| 2014 | $8,141 |
| 2015 | $7,836 |
| 2016 | $8,330 |
| 2017 | $8,934 |
| 2018 | $9,134 |
| 2019 | $9,339 |
| 2020 | $9,545 |
| 2021 | $10,348 |
| 2022 | $9,620 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does childcare cost in Colorado County, TX? ▼
In Colorado County, TX, center-based infant care costs $9,620/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,528/year. Preschool center-based care costs $8,684/year.
Is childcare affordable in Colorado County, TX? ▼
Center-based infant care in Colorado County, TX costs 15.2% of the median household income ($63,352). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 8.2 percentage points.
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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.