Nicholas County, WV
Infant daycare in Nicholas County, WV costs $183 per week ($9,508 per year) for center-based care, and $160 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $48,826, the childcare burden is 19.5% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $183 | $9,508 | $160 | $8,300 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $174 | $9,025 | $130 | $6,778 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $173 | $8,993 | $130 | $6,778 |
| School-Age (6+) | $160 | $8,300 | $130 | $6,778 |
Nicholas County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Nicholas County costs $183 per week ($9,508 per year). Family-based infant care costs $160 per week ($8,300 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Nicholas County is 19.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $48,826 would spend about 19.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Nicholas County at $183/wk is 5% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Nicholas County costs $9,508 per year.
In Nicholas County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $160/wk compared to $183/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $130/wk vs $173/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $130/wk (family) or $160/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.