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Childcare costs in Millard County, UT

$11,895 a year for center-based infant care - 17.1% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.

The going rate for center-based infant care in Millard County, UT is $11,895/year, while family childcare is $8,850/year, per the U.S. Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). This represents 17.1% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $9,735/year, and preschool-age care is $8,820/year.

Millard County vs. the nation

Center-based infant care costs $11,895 a year in Millard County, UT, coming in 24% above the nationwide average of $9,592 - cheaper than 18% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 17.1% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.

Infant care (center)
$11,895/yr
Vs. national avg
+24%
National rank
#2,169 cheapest of 2,662
Share of income
17.1%

Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.

$11,895
Center Infant/yr
$8,850
Family Infant/yr
$69,403
Median Income
17.1%
% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group Center-Based Family Childcare
Infant $11,895 $8,850
Toddler $9,735 $8,124
Preschool $8,820 $7,752
School Age $8,625 $7,500

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $11,895
Toddler $9,735
Preschool $8,820
School Age $8,625

Where Millard County ranks on infant-care cost

Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices

$11,895 more affordable than 18% of 2,662 US counties

This county $2,500 $32,500 every U.S. county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $2.5K-wide band; taller bars hold more US counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices · 2022

What These Numbers Mean for Millard County Families

Household affordability in Millard County tracks against a median income of $69,403, putting infant center care at 17.1% of gross income. Against the federal 7% affordability benchmark, the typical family here exceeds the federal affordability line by 10.1 points.Between 15-20% of income, Millard County sits in a high-burden tier where most working families need subsidy help or split shifts to cover care.

For how to vet a licensed provider (inspection reports, QRIS ratings, CCDF subsidy intake), see Choosing Quality Childcare. Rate methodology: how these numbers are computed.

The NDCP has tracked center-based infant care here for 15 years, from 2008 through 2022.

+144.6% since 2008
Infant center care: $4,864 → $11,895
$11,895/yr
Most recent annual cost (2022)
15 years
Data available (2008–2022)
2008
$4,864
2009
$5,111
2010
$5,358
2011
$5,605
2012
$5,445
2013
$5,284
2014
$6,692
2015
$8,100
2016
$8,010
2017
$7,920
2018
$8,715
2019
$9,510
2020
$10,305
2021
$11,100
2022
$11,895
View full data table (all care types)
Year Ctr Infant
2008 $4,864
2009 $5,111
2010 $5,358
2011 $5,605
2012 $5,445
2013 $5,284
2014 $6,692
2015 $8,100
2016 $8,010
2017 $7,920
2018 $8,715
2019 $9,510
2020 $10,305
2021 $11,100
2022 $11,895

What this means for Millard County families

Infant center care here takes 17.1% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.

  • At 17.1% of income, infant care exceeds the federal 7% affordability benchmark. Check whether your family qualifies for a CCDF subsidy, which can cap copayments at a sliding share of income. Check subsidy eligibility
  • Family childcare homes run $8,850/year for infants, about $3,045 less than a center. Weigh the trade-offs of each setting. Center vs. home care
  • See how Millard County compares against the cheapest counties in Utah. Cheapest in Utah

NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Millard County, UT?
Millard County, UT's center-based infant care rate is $11,895/year. Family childcare for infants comes in at $8,850/year, while center-based preschool is $8,820/year.
Is childcare affordable in Millard County, UT?
Millard County, UT's median household income is $69,403; center-based infant care eats 17.1% of that. The federal affordability line is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 10.1 percentage points.
Are childcare costs rising in Millard County, UT?
From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Millard County, UT changed from $11,895 to $4,864 (-59.1%).
What is the cheapest childcare option in Millard County, UT?
In Millard County, UT, a family childcare home is the cheaper preschool option: $7,752/year versus $8,820/year at a center, saving $1,068/year. Family settings typically mean fewer children per caregiver.
How much does before- and after-school care cost in Millard County, UT?
Before- and after-school programs for ages 6-12 run $8,625/year at a center in Millard County, UT and $7,500/year for family childcare. That covers before-school drop-off, after-school pickup, and summer coverage for working parents.