Lincoln County, WV
Infant daycare in Lincoln County, WV costs $189 per week ($9,822 per year) for center-based care, and $132 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $50,985, the childcare burden is 19.3% 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) | $189 | $9,822 | $132 | $6,849 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $179 | $9,319 | $132 | $6,849 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $140 | $7,305 | $132 | $6,849 |
| School-Age (6+) | $132 | $6,849 | $132 | $6,849 |
Lincoln County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lincoln County costs $189 per week ($9,822 per year). Family-based infant care costs $132 per week ($6,849 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lincoln County is 19.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $50,985 would spend about 19.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lincoln County at $189/wk is 9% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lincoln County costs $9,822 per year.
In Lincoln County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $132/wk compared to $189/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $132/wk vs $140/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $132/wk (family) or $132/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.