Polk County, NC
Infant daycare in Polk County, NC costs $181 per week ($9,393 per year) for center-based care, and $158 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,465, the childcare burden is 15.5% 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) | $181 | $9,393 | $158 | $8,217 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $173 | $9,016 | $148 | $7,693 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $85 | $4,442 | $131 | $6,827 |
| School-Age (6+) | $46 | $2,408 | $103 | $5,377 |
Polk County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Polk County costs $181 per week ($9,393 per year). Family-based infant care costs $158 per week ($8,217 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Polk County is 15.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $60,465 would spend about 15.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Polk County at $181/wk is 4% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Polk County costs $9,393 per year.
In Polk County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $158/wk compared to $181/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $131/wk vs $85/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $103/wk (family) or $46/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.