Walker County, AL
Infant daycare in Walker County, AL costs $146 per week ($7,588 per year) for center-based care, and $146 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,987, the childcare burden is 14.3% of income. 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) | $146 | $7,588 | $146 | $7,570 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $150 | $7,823 | $142 | $7,375 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $138 | $7,173 | $129 | $6,725 |
| School-Age (6+) | $124 | $6,438 | $126 | $6,557 |
Walker County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Walker County costs $146 per week ($7,588 per year). Family-based infant care costs $146 per week ($7,570 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Walker County is 14.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $52,987 would spend about 14.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Walker County at $146/wk is 16% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Walker County costs $7,588 per year.
In Walker County, AL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $146/wk compared to $146/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 $126/wk (family) or $124/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.