Childcare Costs in Warren County, IA

FIPS: 19181 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Warren County, IA costs $8,804/year, while family childcare is $5,941/year. This represents 9.8% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$8,804

Center Infant/yr

$5,941

Family Infant/yr

$89,741

Median Income

9.8%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$8,804	$5,941	+$2,863
Toddler	$7,586	$5,844	+$1,742
Preschool	$7,586	$5,844	+$1,742
School Age	$6,069	$5,649	+$420

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $8,804

Toddler $7,586

Preschool $7,586

School Age $6,069

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: $8,804

Median household income: $89,741

Cost as % of income: 9.8%

7% affordability threshold: $6,282/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2009	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2010	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2011	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2012	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2014	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2015	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2016	$9,805	$10,048	$8,354	$6,708
2017	$9,638	$9,638	$8,226	$6,601
2018	$9,471	$9,228	$8,098	$6,495
2019	$9,304	$8,818	$7,970	$6,389
2020	$9,138	$8,407	$7,842	$6,282
2021	$8,971	$7,997	$7,714	$6,176
2022	$8,804	$7,586	$7,586	$6,069

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Warren County, IA? ▼

In Warren County, IA, center-based infant care costs $8,804/year. Family childcare for infants is $5,941/year. Preschool center-based care costs $7,586/year.

Is childcare affordable in Warren County, IA? ▼

Center-based infant care in Warren County, IA costs 9.8% of the median household income ($89,741). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 2.8 percentage points.

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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.