Barbour County, AL
Infant daycare in Barbour County, AL costs $122 per week ($6,336 per year) for center-based care, and $105 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $39,712, the childcare burden is 16.0% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $122 | $6,336 | $105 | $5,453 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $117 | $6,066 | $106 | $5,497 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $110 | $5,741 | $106 | $5,497 |
| School-Age (6+) | $104 | $5,405 | $76 | $3,928 |
Barbour County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Barbour County costs $122 per week ($6,336 per year). Family-based infant care costs $105 per week ($5,453 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Barbour County is 16.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $39,712 would spend about 16.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Barbour County at $122/wk is 30% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Barbour County costs $6,336 per year.
In Barbour County, AL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $105/wk compared to $122/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $106/wk vs $110/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $76/wk (family) or $104/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.