Childcare Costs in Sweetwater County, WY
FIPS: 56037 · Data year: 2022
$9,224
Center Infant/yr
$6,540
Family Infant/yr
$79,375
Median Income
11.6%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $9,224 | $6,540 |
| Toddler | $8,530 | $6,540 |
| Preschool | $8,530 | $6,540 |
| School Age | $9,095 | $6,416 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $9,224
Toddler $8,530
Preschool $8,530
School Age $9,095
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: $9,224
Median household income: $79,375
Cost as % of income: 11.6%
7% affordability threshold: $5,556/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | N/A |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2012 | N/A |
| 2013 | N/A |
| 2014 | $9,096 |
| 2015 | $8,527 |
| 2016 | $7,958 |
| 2017 | $7,388 |
| 2018 | $7,755 |
| 2019 | $8,122 |
| 2020 | $8,490 |
| 2021 | $8,857 |
| 2022 | $9,224 |
More Data for Sweetwater 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.