Gallatin County, KY
Infant daycare in Gallatin County, KY costs $222 per week ($11,555 per year) for center-based care, and $186 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $58,641, the childcare burden is 19.7% 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) | $222 | $11,555 | $186 | $9,689 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $189 | $9,829 | $175 | $9,109 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $189 | $9,829 | $175 | $9,109 |
| School-Age (6+) | $186 | $9,682 | $141 | $7,337 |
Gallatin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Gallatin County costs $222 per week ($11,555 per year). Family-based infant care costs $186 per week ($9,689 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Gallatin County is 19.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $58,641 would spend about 19.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Gallatin County at $222/wk is 28% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Gallatin County costs $11,555 per year.
In Gallatin County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $186/wk compared to $222/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $175/wk vs $189/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $141/wk (family) or $186/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.