Rusk County, WI
Infant daycare in Rusk County, WI costs $182 per week ($9,464 per year) for center-based care, and $150 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $57,473, the childcare burden is 16.5% 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) | $182 | $9,464 | $150 | $7,800 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $170 | $8,840 | $143 | $7,410 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $170 | $8,840 | $143 | $7,410 |
| School-Age (6+) | $153 | $7,956 | $135 | $7,020 |
Rusk County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Rusk County costs $182 per week ($9,464 per year). Family-based infant care costs $150 per week ($7,800 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Rusk County is 16.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $57,473 would spend about 16.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Rusk County at $182/wk is 5% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Rusk County costs $9,464 per year.
In Rusk County, WI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $150/wk compared to $182/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $143/wk vs $170/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $135/wk (family) or $153/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.