Childcare Costs in Cabell County, WV
FIPS: 54011 · Data year: 2022
$8,065
Center Infant/yr
$7,489
Family Infant/yr
$48,944
Median Income
16.5%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $8,065 | $7,489 |
| Toddler | $7,683 | $8,317 |
| Preschool | $8,043 | $8,870 |
| School Age | $7,109 | $8,870 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $8,065
Toddler $7,683
Preschool $8,043
School Age $7,109
Affordability Context
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.
Center infant cost: $8,065
Median household income: $48,944
Cost as % of income: 16.5%
7% affordability threshold: $3,426/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $7,142 |
| 2009 | $7,110 |
| 2010 | $7,079 |
| 2011 | $7,047 |
| 2012 | $8,000 |
| 2013 | $7,949 |
| 2014 | $7,898 |
| 2015 | $7,847 |
| 2016 | $7,992 |
| 2017 | $8,139 |
| 2018 | $8,284 |
| 2019 | $8,230 |
| 2020 | $8,174 |
| 2021 | $8,120 |
| 2022 | $8,065 |
More Data for Cabell County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.