Daycare Cost in Des Moines County, IA
Childcare pricing data for Des Moines County, Iowa (2022). Population: 38,824.
Compared to Iowa Average
Center-based infant care in Des Moines County costs $8,483/year, which is $177 more (2% above average) compared to the Iowa average of $8,306/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $163/week | $8,483 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $141/week | $7,310 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $141/week | $7,310 |
| Family Infant | $110/week | $5,725 |
| Family Toddler | $108/week | $5,631 |
| Family Preschool | $108/week | $5,631 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Des Moines County is $58,084. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 15%, center-based infant care in Des Moines County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Iowa
Counties with similar daycare costs to Des Moines County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $8,484 | +$1 |
| Hancock County | $8,481 | $2 less |
| Lyon County | $8,486 | +$3 |
| Benton County | $8,479 | $4 less |
| Boone County | $8,462 | $21 less |