Childcare Costs in Hamilton County, IA
FIPS: 19079 · Data year: 2022
Center-based infant care in Hamilton County, IA costs $8,356/year, while family childcare is $5,639/year. This represents 12.5% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.
$8,356
Center Infant/yr
$5,639
Family Infant/yr
$66,685
Median Income
12.5%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $8,356 | $5,639 |
| Toddler | $7,200 | $5,546 |
| Preschool | $7,200 | $5,546 |
| School Age | $5,760 | $5,361 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $8,356
Toddler $7,200
Preschool $7,200
School Age $5,760
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: $8,356
Median household income: $66,685
Cost as % of income: 12.5%
7% affordability threshold: $4,668/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 | $8,145 |
| 2017 | $8,180 |
| 2018 | $8,215 |
| 2019 | $8,250 |
| 2020 | $8,286 |
| 2021 | $8,321 |
| 2022 | $8,356 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does childcare cost in Hamilton County, IA? ▼
In Hamilton County, IA, center-based infant care costs $8,356/year. Family childcare for infants is $5,639/year. Preschool center-based care costs $7,200/year.
Is childcare affordable in Hamilton County, IA? ▼
Center-based infant care in Hamilton County, IA costs 12.5% of the median household income ($66,685). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 5.5 percentage points.
More Data for Hamilton 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.