Wahkiakum County, WA
Infant daycare in Wahkiakum County, WA costs $357 per week ($18,580 per year) for center-based care, and $246 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,167, the childcare burden is 31.4% 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) | $357 | $18,580 | $246 | $12,800 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $249 | $12,944 | $205 | $10,676 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $249 | $12,944 | $205 | $10,676 |
| School-Age (6+) | $192 | $9,964 | $190 | $9,900 |
Wahkiakum County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Wahkiakum County costs $357 per week ($18,580 per year). Family-based infant care costs $246 per week ($12,800 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Wahkiakum County is 31.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $59,167 would spend about 31.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Wahkiakum County at $357/wk is 106% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Wahkiakum County costs $18,580 per year.
In Wahkiakum County, WA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $246/wk compared to $357/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $205/wk vs $249/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $190/wk (family) or $192/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.