Marion County, WV
Infant daycare in Marion County, WV costs $167 per week ($8,660 per year) for center-based care, and $154 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,974, the childcare burden is 14.4% of income. 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) | $167 | $8,660 | $154 | $8,004 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $159 | $8,242 | $169 | $8,812 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $165 | $8,572 | $169 | $8,812 |
| School-Age (6+) | $146 | $7,615 | $142 | $7,370 |
Marion County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Marion County costs $167 per week ($8,660 per year). Family-based infant care costs $154 per week ($8,004 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Marion County is 14.4%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $59,974 would spend about 14.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Marion County at $167/wk is 4% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Marion County costs $8,660 per year.
In Marion County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $154/wk compared to $167/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $169/wk vs $165/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $142/wk (family) or $146/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.