Childcare Costs in Hardeman County, TX
FIPS: 48197 · Data year: 2022
$6,760
Center Infant/yr
$6,084
Family Infant/yr
$60,455
Median Income
11.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $6,760 | $6,084 |
| Toddler | $6,344 | $5,824 |
| Preschool | $6,188 | $5,720 |
| School Age | $5,824 | $5,460 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $6,760
Toddler $6,344
Preschool $6,188
School Age $5,824
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: $6,760
Median household income: $60,455
Cost as % of income: 11.2%
7% affordability threshold: $4,232/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | $5,013 |
| 2010 | $5,174 |
| 2011 | $5,335 |
| 2012 | $5,496 |
| 2013 | $5,777 |
| 2014 | $5,429 |
| 2015 | $5,522 |
| 2016 | $5,603 |
| 2017 | $6,391 |
| 2018 | $6,591 |
| 2019 | $6,873 |
| 2020 | $7,155 |
| 2021 | $7,488 |
| 2022 | $6,760 |
More Data for Hardeman 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.