Childcare Costs in Wise County, VA
FIPS: 51195 · Data year: 2022
$6,167
Center Infant/yr
$4,844
Family Infant/yr
$47,541
Median Income
13.0%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $6,167 | $4,844 |
| Toddler | $6,240 | $4,680 |
| Preschool | $6,240 | $4,680 |
| School Age | $4,940 | $5,943 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $6,167
Toddler $6,240
Preschool $6,240
School Age $4,940
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: $6,167
Median household income: $47,541
Cost as % of income: 13.0%
7% affordability threshold: $3,328/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | $5,408 |
| 2010 | $5,356 |
| 2011 | $5,304 |
| 2012 | $5,252 |
| 2013 | $5,408 |
| 2014 | $5,564 |
| 2015 | $5,720 |
| 2016 | $5,807 |
| 2017 | $5,893 |
| 2018 | $5,980 |
| 2019 | $6,067 |
| 2020 | $6,153 |
| 2021 | N/A |
| 2022 | $6,167 |
More Data for Wise 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.