Knox County, IL
Infant daycare in Knox County, IL costs $311 per week ($16,161 per year) for center-based care, and $158 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $50,263, the childcare burden is 32.2% 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) | $311 | $16,161 | $158 | $8,233 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $252 | $13,087 | $158 | $8,233 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $258 | $13,433 | $147 | $7,640 |
| School-Age (6+) | N/A | N/A | $63 | $3,252 |
Knox County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Knox County costs $311 per week ($16,161 per year). Family-based infant care costs $158 per week ($8,233 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Knox County is 32.2%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $50,263 would spend about 32.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Knox County at $311/wk is 79% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Knox County costs $16,161 per year.
In Knox County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $158/wk compared to $311/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $147/wk vs $258/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $63/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.