Muhlenberg County, KY
Infant daycare in Muhlenberg County, KY costs $121 per week ($6,309 per year) for center-based care, and $119 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $50,935, the childcare burden is 12.4% 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) | $121 | $6,309 | $119 | $6,162 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $114 | $5,932 | $120 | $6,249 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $114 | $5,932 | $120 | $6,249 |
| School-Age (6+) | $110 | $5,744 | $120 | $6,249 |
Muhlenberg County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Muhlenberg County costs $121 per week ($6,309 per year). Family-based infant care costs $119 per week ($6,162 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Muhlenberg County is 12.4%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $50,935 would spend about 12.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Muhlenberg County at $121/wk is 30% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Muhlenberg County costs $6,309 per year.
In Muhlenberg County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $119/wk compared to $121/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $120/wk vs $114/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $110/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.