Roane County, WV
Infant daycare in Roane County, WV costs $179 per week ($9,285 per year) for center-based care, and $123 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $41,299, the childcare burden is 22.5% 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) | $179 | $9,285 | $123 | $6,406 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $169 | $8,808 | $123 | $6,406 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $131 | $6,833 | $123 | $6,406 |
| School-Age (6+) | $123 | $6,406 | $123 | $6,406 |
Roane County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Roane County costs $179 per week ($9,285 per year). Family-based infant care costs $123 per week ($6,406 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Roane County is 22.5%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $41,299 would spend about 22.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Roane County at $179/wk is 3% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Roane County costs $9,285 per year.
In Roane County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $123/wk compared to $179/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $123/wk vs $131/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $123/wk (family) or $123/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.