Braxton County, WV
Infant daycare in Braxton County, WV costs $182 per week ($9,460 per year) for center-based care, and $159 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $42,245, the childcare burden is 22.4% 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) | $182 | $9,460 | $159 | $8,257 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $173 | $8,978 | $129 | $6,731 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $172 | $8,947 | $129 | $6,731 |
| School-Age (6+) | $159 | $8,257 | $129 | $6,731 |
Braxton County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Braxton County costs $182 per week ($9,460 per year). Family-based infant care costs $159 per week ($8,257 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Braxton County is 22.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $42,245 would spend about 22.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Braxton County at $182/wk is 5% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Braxton County costs $9,460 per year.
In Braxton County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $159/wk compared to $182/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $129/wk vs $172/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $129/wk (family) or $159/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.