Mercer County, WV
Infant daycare in Mercer County, WV costs $168 per week ($8,757 per year) for center-based care, and $155 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $46,409, the childcare burden is 18.9% 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) | $168 | $8,757 | $155 | $8,046 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $160 | $8,325 | $135 | $7,008 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $165 | $8,587 | $135 | $7,008 |
| School-Age (6+) | $148 | $7,677 | $135 | $7,008 |
Mercer County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mercer County costs $168 per week ($8,757 per year). Family-based infant care costs $155 per week ($8,046 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mercer County is 18.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $46,409 would spend about 18.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mercer County at $168/wk is 3% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mercer County costs $8,757 per year.
In Mercer County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $155/wk compared to $168/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $135/wk vs $165/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $135/wk (family) or $148/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.