Jackson County, AL
Infant daycare in Jackson County, AL costs $118 per week ($6,113 per year) for center-based care, and $83 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $46,748, the childcare burden is 13.1% 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) | $118 | $6,113 | $83 | $4,304 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $108 | $5,606 | $84 | $4,360 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $103 | $5,346 | $84 | $4,360 |
| School-Age (6+) | $105 | $5,436 | $84 | $4,360 |
Jackson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Jackson County costs $118 per week ($6,113 per year). Family-based infant care costs $83 per week ($4,304 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Jackson County is 13.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $46,748 would spend about 13.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Jackson County at $118/wk is 32% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Jackson County costs $6,113 per year.
In Jackson County, AL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $83/wk compared to $118/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $84/wk vs $103/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $84/wk (family) or $105/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.