Clay County, WV
Infant daycare in Clay County, WV costs $144 per week ($7,512 per year) for center-based care, and $124 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $41,530, the childcare burden is 18.1% 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) | $144 | $7,512 | $124 | $6,440 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $136 | $7,083 | $124 | $6,440 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $132 | $6,869 | $124 | $6,440 |
| School-Age (6+) | $124 | $6,440 | $124 | $6,440 |
Clay County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Clay County costs $144 per week ($7,512 per year). Family-based infant care costs $124 per week ($6,440 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Clay County is 18.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $41,530 would spend about 18.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Clay County at $144/wk is 17% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Clay County costs $7,512 per year.
In Clay County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $124/wk compared to $144/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $124/wk vs $132/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $124/wk (family) or $124/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.