Elk County, KS
Infant daycare in Elk County, KS costs $96 per week ($4,971 per year) for center-based care, and $98 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $50,000, the childcare burden is 9.9% of income. 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) | $96 | $4,971 | $98 | $5,117 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $98 | $5,075 | $83 | $4,333 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $98 | $5,075 | $83 | $4,333 |
| School-Age (6+) | $82 | $4,285 | $83 | $4,333 |
Elk County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Elk County costs $96 per week ($4,971 per year). Family-based infant care costs $98 per week ($5,117 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Elk County is 9.9%, rated "Affordable". This means a family earning the median income of $50,000 would spend about 9.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Elk County at $96/wk is 45% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Elk County costs $4,971 per year.
In Elk County, KS, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $98/wk compared to $96/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $83/wk vs $98/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $83/wk (family) or $82/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.