Daycare Cost in Palo Alto County, IA
Childcare pricing data for Palo Alto County, Iowa (2022). Population: 8,938.
$7,736
Center infant (annual)
$5,220
Family infant (annual)
11%
of median household income
Compared to Iowa Average
Center-based infant care in Palo Alto County costs $7,736/year, which is $570 less (7% below average) compared to the Iowa average of $8,306/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $149/week | $7,736 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $128/week | $6,666 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $128/week | $6,666 |
| Family Infant | $100/week | $5,220 |
| Family Toddler | $99/week | $5,135 |
| Family Preschool | $99/week | $5,135 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Palo Alto County is $67,306. 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 Palo Alto County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Iowa
Counties with similar daycare costs to Palo Alto County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | $7,703 | $33 less |
| Cherokee County | $7,796 | +$60 |
| Humboldt County | $7,830 | +$94 |
| Winnebago County | $7,836 | +$100 |
| Decatur County | $7,911 | +$175 |