Childcare Costs in Wapello County, IA
FIPS: 19179 · Data year: 2022
$8,560
Center Infant/yr
$5,777
Family Infant/yr
$56,209
Median Income
15.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $8,560 | $5,777 |
| Toddler | $7,376 | $5,682 |
| Preschool | $7,376 | $5,682 |
| School Age | $5,901 | $5,492 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $8,560
Toddler $7,376
Preschool $7,376
School Age $5,901
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: $8,560
Median household income: $56,209
Cost as % of income: 15.2%
7% affordability threshold: $3,935/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | N/A |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2012 | N/A |
| 2013 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A |
| 2016 | $7,471 |
| 2017 | $7,653 |
| 2018 | $7,834 |
| 2019 | $8,016 |
| 2020 | $8,197 |
| 2021 | $8,379 |
| 2022 | $8,560 |
More Data for Wapello 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.