Wetzel County, WV
Infant daycare in Wetzel County, WV costs $176 per week ($9,144 per year) for center-based care, and $161 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $50,715, the childcare burden is 18.0% 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) | $176 | $9,144 | $161 | $8,373 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $167 | $8,686 | $136 | $7,059 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $172 | $8,918 | $136 | $7,059 |
| School-Age (6+) | $154 | $8,002 | $136 | $7,059 |
Wetzel County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Wetzel County costs $176 per week ($9,144 per year). Family-based infant care costs $161 per week ($8,373 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Wetzel County is 18.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $50,715 would spend about 18.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Wetzel County at $176/wk is 1% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Wetzel County costs $9,144 per year.
In Wetzel County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $161/wk compared to $176/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $136/wk vs $172/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $136/wk (family) or $154/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.