Childcare Costs in Hartley County, TX
FIPS: 48205 · Data year: 2022
Center-based infant care in Hartley County, TX costs $7,644/year, while family childcare is $6,968/year. This represents 9.8% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.
$7,644
Center Infant/yr
$6,968
Family Infant/yr
$78,065
Median Income
9.8%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $7,644 | $6,968 |
| Toddler | $7,228 | $6,708 |
| Preschool | $7,072 | $6,604 |
| School Age | $6,708 | $6,344 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $7,644
Toddler $7,228
Preschool $7,072
School Age $6,708
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: $7,644
Median household income: $78,065
Cost as % of income: 9.8%
7% affordability threshold: $5,465/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | $5,507 |
| 2010 | $5,697 |
| 2011 | $5,886 |
| 2012 | $6,076 |
| 2013 | $6,404 |
| 2014 | $6,136 |
| 2015 | $6,474 |
| 2016 | $6,245 |
| 2017 | $7,155 |
| 2018 | $7,415 |
| 2019 | $7,732 |
| 2020 | $8,050 |
| 2021 | $8,424 |
| 2022 | $7,644 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does childcare cost in Hartley County, TX? ▼
In Hartley County, TX, center-based infant care costs $7,644/year. Family childcare for infants is $6,968/year. Preschool center-based care costs $7,072/year.
Is childcare affordable in Hartley County, TX? ▼
Center-based infant care in Hartley County, TX costs 9.8% of the median household income ($78,065). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 2.8 percentage points.
More Data for Hartley 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.