Boone County, IL
Infant daycare in Boone County, IL costs $288 per week ($14,993 per year) for center-based care, and $186 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $80,502, the childcare burden is 18.6% 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) | $288 | $14,993 | $186 | $9,657 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $222 | $11,527 | $173 | $8,980 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $182 | $9,447 | $158 | $8,240 |
| School-Age (6+) | $186 | $9,658 | $45 | $2,335 |
Boone County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Boone County costs $288 per week ($14,993 per year). Family-based infant care costs $186 per week ($9,657 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Boone County is 18.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $80,502 would spend about 18.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Boone County at $288/wk is 66% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Boone County costs $14,993 per year.
In Boone County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $186/wk compared to $288/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $158/wk vs $182/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $45/wk (family) or $186/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.