Tucker County, WV
Infant daycare in Tucker County, WV costs $185 per week ($9,630 per year) for center-based care, and $129 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $54,053, the childcare burden is 17.8% 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) | $185 | $9,630 | $129 | $6,711 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $176 | $9,138 | $129 | $6,711 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $138 | $7,158 | $129 | $6,711 |
| School-Age (6+) | $129 | $6,711 | $129 | $6,711 |
Tucker County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Tucker County costs $185 per week ($9,630 per year). Family-based infant care costs $129 per week ($6,711 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Tucker County is 17.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $54,053 would spend about 17.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Tucker County at $185/wk is 7% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Tucker County costs $9,630 per year.
In Tucker County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $129/wk compared to $185/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $129/wk vs $138/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $129/wk (family) or $129/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.