Childcare Costs in Jim Wells County, TX
FIPS: 48249 · Data year: 2022
Center-based infant care in Jim Wells County, TX costs $7,956/year, while family childcare is $7,176/year. This represents 17.1% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.
$7,956
Center Infant/yr
$7,176
Family Infant/yr
$46,626
Median Income
17.1%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $7,956 | $7,176 |
| Toddler | $7,488 | $6,916 |
| Preschool | $7,280 | $6,812 |
| School Age | $6,916 | $6,500 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $7,956
Toddler $7,488
Preschool $7,280
School Age $6,916
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: $7,956
Median household income: $46,626
Cost as % of income: 17.1%
7% affordability threshold: $3,264/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | $5,639 |
| 2010 | $5,936 |
| 2011 | $6,232 |
| 2012 | $6,529 |
| 2013 | $7,085 |
| 2014 | $6,633 |
| 2015 | $6,711 |
| 2016 | $7,028 |
| 2017 | $8,024 |
| 2018 | $8,037 |
| 2019 | $8,094 |
| 2020 | $8,151 |
| 2021 | $8,788 |
| 2022 | $7,956 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does childcare cost in Jim Wells County, TX? ▼
In Jim Wells County, TX, center-based infant care costs $7,956/year. Family childcare for infants is $7,176/year. Preschool center-based care costs $7,280/year.
Is childcare affordable in Jim Wells County, TX? ▼
Center-based infant care in Jim Wells County, TX costs 17.1% of the median household income ($46,626). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 10.1 percentage points.
More Data for Jim Wells 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.