Macon County, IL
Infant daycare in Macon County, IL costs $231 per week ($12,008 per year) for center-based care, and $147 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,622, the childcare burden is 20.1% 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) | $231 | $12,008 | $147 | $7,651 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $205 | $10,660 | $154 | $8,022 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $192 | $9,967 | $132 | $6,850 |
| School-Age (6+) | $39 | $2,038 | $26 | $1,357 |
Macon County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Macon County costs $231 per week ($12,008 per year). Family-based infant care costs $147 per week ($7,651 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Macon County is 20.1%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $59,622 would spend about 20.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Macon County at $231/wk is 33% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Macon County costs $12,008 per year.
In Macon County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $147/wk compared to $231/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $132/wk vs $192/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $26/wk (family) or $39/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.