Swain County, NC
Infant daycare in Swain County, NC costs $154 per week ($7,982 per year) for center-based care, and $117 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,818, the childcare burden is 15.1% 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) | $154 | $7,982 | $117 | $6,093 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $109 | $5,676 | $126 | $6,540 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $108 | $5,616 | $126 | $6,540 |
| School-Age (6+) | $83 | $4,333 | $167 | $8,686 |
Swain County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Swain County costs $154 per week ($7,982 per year). Family-based infant care costs $117 per week ($6,093 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Swain County is 15.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $52,818 would spend about 15.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Swain County at $154/wk is 12% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Swain County costs $7,982 per year.
In Swain County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $117/wk compared to $154/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $126/wk vs $108/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $167/wk (family) or $83/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.