Raleigh County, WV
Infant daycare in Raleigh County, WV costs $170 per week ($8,836 per year) for center-based care, and $156 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $47,975, the childcare burden is 18.4% 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) | $170 | $8,836 | $156 | $8,123 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $162 | $8,401 | $170 | $8,854 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $167 | $8,671 | $170 | $8,854 |
| School-Age (6+) | $149 | $7,749 | $137 | $7,108 |
Raleigh County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Raleigh County costs $170 per week ($8,836 per year). Family-based infant care costs $156 per week ($8,123 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Raleigh County is 18.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $47,975 would spend about 18.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Raleigh County at $170/wk is 2% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Raleigh County costs $8,836 per year.
In Raleigh County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $156/wk compared to $170/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $170/wk vs $167/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $137/wk (family) or $149/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.