Childcare Costs in Jefferson County, OR

FIPS: 41031 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Jefferson County, OR costs $10,260/year, while family childcare is $9,000/year. This represents 14.8% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$10,260

Center Infant/yr

$9,000

Family Infant/yr

$69,345

Median Income

14.8%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$10,260	$9,000	+$1,260
Toddler	$9,420	$8,400	+$1,020
Preschool	$7,800	$7,800	$0
School Age	$3,240	$7,200	$-3,960

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $10,260

Toddler $9,420

Preschool $7,800

School Age $3,240

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: $10,260

Median household income: $69,345

Cost as % of income: 14.8%

7% affordability threshold: $4,854/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$5,460	$5,460	$4,332	$3,600
2009	$5,910	$5,580	$4,776	$2,820
2010	$6,360	$5,700	$5,220	$2,040
2011	$6,420	$6,030	$5,130	$3,180
2012	$6,480	$6,360	$5,040	$4,320
2013	$6,840	$6,630	$5,970	$4,320
2014	$7,200	$6,900	$6,900	$4,320
2015	$7,500	$7,050	$7,050	$3,810
2016	$7,800	$7,200	$7,200	$3,300
2017	$8,070	$7,620	$7,620	$4,650
2018	$8,340	$8,040	$8,040	$6,000
2019	$9,270	$8,520	$7,800	$4,854
2020	$10,200	$9,000	$7,560	$3,708
2021	$10,230	$9,210	$7,680	$3,474
2022	$10,260	$9,420	$7,800	$3,240

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Jefferson County, OR? ▼

In Jefferson County, OR, center-based infant care costs $10,260/year. Family childcare for infants is $9,000/year. Preschool center-based care costs $7,800/year.

Is childcare affordable in Jefferson County, OR? ▼

Center-based infant care in Jefferson County, OR costs 14.8% of the median household income ($69,345). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 7.8 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Jefferson County, OR? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Jefferson County, OR changed from $10,260 to $5,460 (-46.8%).

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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.