Daycare Cost in Marion County, IA
Childcare pricing data for Marion County, Iowa (2022). Population: 33,487.
$8,434
Center infant (annual)
$5,691
Family infant (annual)
11%
of median household income
Compared to Iowa Average
Center-based infant care in Marion County costs $8,434/year, which is $128 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 | $162/week | $8,434 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $140/week | $7,268 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $140/week | $7,268 |
| Family Infant | $109/week | $5,691 |
| Family Toddler | $108/week | $5,598 |
| Family Preschool | $108/week | $5,598 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Marion County is $74,193. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 11%, center-based infant care in Marion County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Iowa
Counties with similar daycare costs to Marion County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | $8,433 | $1 less |
| Fayette County | $8,425 | $9 less |
| Mills County | $8,459 | +$25 |
| Boone County | $8,462 | +$28 |
| Grundy County | $8,406 | $28 less |