Daycare Cost in Story County, IA
Childcare pricing data for Story County, Iowa (2022). Population: 98,573.
$8,858
Center infant (annual)
$5,977
Family infant (annual)
13%
of median household income
Compared to Iowa Average
Center-based infant care in Story County costs $8,858/year, which is $552 more (7% above average) compared to the Iowa average of $8,306/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $170/week | $8,858 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $147/week | $7,633 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $147/week | $7,633 |
| Family Infant | $115/week | $5,977 |
| Family Toddler | $113/week | $5,879 |
| Family Preschool | $113/week | $5,879 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Story County is $66,197. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 13%, center-based infant care in Story County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Iowa
Counties with similar daycare costs to Story County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County | $8,804 | $54 less |
| Madison County | $8,763 | $95 less |
| Pottawattamie County | $8,758 | $100 less |
| Scott County | $8,750 | $108 less |
| Black Hawk County | $8,747 | $111 less |