Daycare Cost in Rapides Parish, LA
Childcare pricing data for Rapides Parish, Louisiana (2022). Population: 129,536.
$8,147
Center infant (annual)
$7,227
Family infant (annual)
15%
of median household income
Compared to Louisiana Average
Center-based infant care in Rapides Parish costs $8,147/year, which is $750 more (10% above average) compared to the Louisiana average of $7,397/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $157/week | $8,147 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $152/week | $7,887 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $147/week | $7,627 |
| Family Infant | $139/week | $7,227 |
| Family Toddler | $139/week | $7,227 |
| Family Preschool | $140/week | $7,280 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Rapides Parish is $55,407. 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 Rapides Parish exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Louisiana
Counties with similar daycare costs to Rapides Parish.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Parish | $8,147 | same |
| Ouachita Parish | $8,147 | same |
| Bossier Parish | $8,164 | +$17 |
| Caddo Parish | $8,164 | +$17 |
| De Soto Parish | $8,164 | +$17 |