Jackson County, IL
Infant daycare in Jackson County, IL costs $264 per week ($13,734 per year) for center-based care, and $188 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $44,847, the childcare burden is 30.6% 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) | $264 | $13,734 | $188 | $9,780 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $218 | $11,353 | $158 | $8,233 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $185 | $9,620 | $158 | $8,237 |
| School-Age (6+) | N/A | N/A | $28 | $1,446 |
Jackson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Jackson County costs $264 per week ($13,734 per year). Family-based infant care costs $188 per week ($9,780 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Jackson County is 30.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $44,847 would spend about 30.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Jackson County at $264/wk is 52% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Jackson County costs $13,734 per year.
In Jackson County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $188/wk compared to $264/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $158/wk vs $185/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $28/wk (family) or $0/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.