Athens County, OH
Infant daycare in Athens County, OH costs $295 per week ($15,340 per year) for center-based care, and $200 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $48,750, the childcare burden is 31.5% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $295 | $15,340 | $200 | $10,400 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $265 | $13,780 | $190 | $9,880 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $232 | $12,064 | $175 | $9,100 |
| School-Age (6+) | $150 | $7,800 | $155 | $8,060 |
Athens County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Athens County costs $295 per week ($15,340 per year). Family-based infant care costs $200 per week ($10,400 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Athens County is 31.5%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $48,750 would spend about 31.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Athens County at $295/wk is 70% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Athens County costs $15,340 per year.
In Athens County, OH, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $200/wk compared to $295/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $175/wk vs $232/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $155/wk (family) or $150/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.