Lincoln County, KY
Infant daycare in Lincoln County, KY costs $204 per week ($10,603 per year) for center-based care, and $151 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $49,487, the childcare burden is 21.4% 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) | $204 | $10,603 | $151 | $7,829 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $175 | $9,083 | $155 | $8,082 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $175 | $9,083 | $155 | $8,082 |
| School-Age (6+) | $152 | $7,908 | $128 | $6,675 |
Lincoln County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lincoln County costs $204 per week ($10,603 per year). Family-based infant care costs $151 per week ($7,829 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lincoln County is 21.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $49,487 would spend about 21.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lincoln County at $204/wk is 17% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lincoln County costs $10,603 per year.
In Lincoln County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $151/wk compared to $204/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $155/wk vs $175/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $128/wk (family) or $152/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.