Gilmer County, WV
Infant daycare in Gilmer County, WV costs $177 per week ($9,221 per year) for center-based care, and $129 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $51,552, the childcare burden is 17.9% 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) | $177 | $9,221 | $129 | $6,701 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $168 | $8,751 | $129 | $6,701 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $134 | $6,959 | $129 | $6,701 |
| School-Age (6+) | $155 | $8,046 | $129 | $6,701 |
Gilmer County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Gilmer County costs $177 per week ($9,221 per year). Family-based infant care costs $129 per week ($6,701 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Gilmer County is 17.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $51,552 would spend about 17.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Gilmer County at $177/wk is 2% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Gilmer County costs $9,221 per year.
In Gilmer County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $129/wk compared to $177/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $129/wk vs $134/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $129/wk (family) or $155/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.