Boone County, WV
Infant daycare in Boone County, WV costs $185 per week ($9,601 per year) for center-based care, and $161 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,182, the childcare burden is 17.1% 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) | $185 | $9,601 | $161 | $8,387 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $175 | $9,115 | $134 | $6,947 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $175 | $9,093 | $134 | $6,947 |
| School-Age (6+) | $161 | $8,387 | $134 | $6,947 |
Boone County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Boone County costs $185 per week ($9,601 per year). Family-based infant care costs $161 per week ($8,387 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Boone County is 17.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $56,182 would spend about 17.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Boone County at $185/wk is 6% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Boone County costs $9,601 per year.
In Boone County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $161/wk compared to $185/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $134/wk vs $175/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $134/wk (family) or $161/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.