Childcare Costs in Stark County, ND
FIPS: 38089 · Data year: 2022
$11,415
Center Infant/yr
$8,398
Family Infant/yr
$78,734
Median Income
14.5%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $11,415 | $8,398 |
| Toddler | $10,411 | $7,913 |
| Preschool | $9,664 | $7,977 |
| School Age | $9,584 | $8,355 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $11,415
Toddler $10,411
Preschool $9,664
School Age $9,584
Affordability Context
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.
Center infant cost: $11,415
Median household income: $78,734
Cost as % of income: 14.5%
7% affordability threshold: $5,511/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $7,092 |
| 2009 | $7,098 |
| 2010 | $7,235 |
| 2011 | $7,373 |
| 2012 | $7,875 |
| 2013 | $8,377 |
| 2014 | $8,879 |
| 2015 | $9,381 |
| 2016 | $9,661 |
| 2017 | $9,940 |
| 2018 | $10,235 |
| 2019 | $10,530 |
| 2020 | $10,825 |
| 2021 | $11,120 |
| 2022 | $11,415 |
More Data for Stark County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.