Wilkes County, NC
Infant daycare in Wilkes County, NC costs $183 per week ($9,524 per year) for center-based care, and $126 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $49,119, the childcare burden is 19.4% 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) | $183 | $9,524 | $126 | $6,527 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $159 | $8,266 | $131 | $6,827 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $109 | $5,662 | $109 | $5,689 |
| School-Age (6+) | $59 | $3,068 | $62 | $3,226 |
Wilkes County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Wilkes County costs $183 per week ($9,524 per year). Family-based infant care costs $126 per week ($6,527 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Wilkes County is 19.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $49,119 would spend about 19.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Wilkes County at $183/wk is 6% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Wilkes County costs $9,524 per year.
In Wilkes County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $126/wk compared to $183/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $109/wk vs $109/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $62/wk (family) or $59/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.