Upshur County, WV
Infant daycare in Upshur County, WV costs $173 per week ($9,010 per year) for center-based care, and $159 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $49,663, the childcare burden is 18.1% 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) | $173 | $9,010 | $159 | $8,261 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $165 | $8,562 | $136 | $7,056 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $169 | $8,806 | $136 | $7,056 |
| School-Age (6+) | $152 | $7,890 | $136 | $7,056 |
Upshur County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Upshur County costs $173 per week ($9,010 per year). Family-based infant care costs $159 per week ($8,261 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Upshur County is 18.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $49,663 would spend about 18.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Upshur County at $173/wk is 0% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Upshur County costs $9,010 per year.
In Upshur County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $159/wk compared to $173/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $136/wk vs $169/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $136/wk (family) or $152/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.