Summers County, WV
Infant daycare in Summers County, WV costs $195 per week ($10,126 per year) for center-based care, and $170 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $42,991, the childcare burden is 23.6% 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) | $195 | $10,126 | $170 | $8,843 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $185 | $9,613 | $140 | $7,268 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $184 | $9,584 | $140 | $7,268 |
| School-Age (6+) | $170 | $8,843 | $140 | $7,268 |
Summers County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Summers County costs $195 per week ($10,126 per year). Family-based infant care costs $170 per week ($8,843 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Summers County is 23.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $42,991 would spend about 23.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Summers County at $195/wk is 12% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Summers County costs $10,126 per year.
In Summers County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $170/wk compared to $195/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $140/wk vs $184/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $140/wk (family) or $170/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.