Marion County, KY
Infant daycare in Marion County, KY costs $169 per week ($8,789 per year) for center-based care, and $130 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $49,627, the childcare burden is 17.7% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $169 | $8,789 | $130 | $6,775 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $149 | $7,735 | $125 | $6,489 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $149 | $7,735 | $125 | $6,489 |
| School-Age (6+) | $126 | $6,531 | $103 | $5,368 |
Marion County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Marion County costs $169 per week ($8,789 per year). Family-based infant care costs $130 per week ($6,775 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Marion County is 17.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $49,627 would spend about 17.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Marion County at $169/wk is 3% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Marion County costs $8,789 per year.
In Marion County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $130/wk compared to $169/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $125/wk vs $149/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $103/wk (family) or $126/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.