Calhoun County, WV
Infant daycare in Calhoun County, WV costs $166 per week ($8,657 per year) for center-based care, and $146 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $39,031, the childcare burden is 22.2% 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) | $166 | $8,657 | $146 | $7,569 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $158 | $8,222 | $123 | $6,371 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $162 | $8,418 | $123 | $6,371 |
| School-Age (6+) | $146 | $7,569 | $123 | $6,371 |
Calhoun County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Calhoun County costs $166 per week ($8,657 per year). Family-based infant care costs $146 per week ($7,569 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Calhoun County is 22.2%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $39,031 would spend about 22.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Calhoun County at $166/wk is 4% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Calhoun County costs $8,657 per year.
In Calhoun County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $146/wk compared to $166/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $123/wk vs $162/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $123/wk (family) or $146/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.