Mercer County, IL
Infant daycare in Mercer County, IL costs $184 per week ($9,574 per year) for center-based care, and $158 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $67,028, the childcare burden is 14.3% of income. 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) | $184 | $9,574 | $158 | $8,233 |
| Toddler (1-2) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Preschool (3-5) | $172 | $8,927 | $158 | $8,237 |
| School-Age (6+) | N/A | N/A | $38 | $1,950 |
Mercer County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mercer County costs $184 per week ($9,574 per year). Family-based infant care costs $158 per week ($8,233 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mercer County is 14.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $67,028 would spend about 14.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mercer County at $184/wk is 6% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mercer County costs $9,574 per year.
In Mercer County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $158/wk compared to $184/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $158/wk vs $172/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $38/wk (family) or $0/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.