Childcare Costs in Washita County, OK
FIPS: 40149 · Data year: 2022
$10,495
Center Infant/yr
$7,620
Family Infant/yr
$60,600
Median Income
17.3%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $10,495 | $7,620 |
| Toddler | $9,074 | $7,006 |
| Preschool | $9,074 | $7,006 |
| School Age | $5,932 | $5,342 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $10,495
Toddler $9,074
Preschool $9,074
School Age $5,932
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: $10,495
Median household income: $60,600
Cost as % of income: 17.3%
7% affordability threshold: $4,242/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,068 |
| 2009 | $6,465 |
| 2010 | $6,861 |
| 2011 | $6,844 |
| 2012 | $6,827 |
| 2013 | $7,276 |
| 2014 | $7,726 |
| 2015 | $7,743 |
| 2016 | $7,762 |
| 2017 | $7,779 |
| 2018 | $8,323 |
| 2019 | $8,865 |
| 2020 | $9,409 |
| 2021 | $9,952 |
| 2022 | $10,495 |
More Data for Washita 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.