County childcare costs · DOL NDCP 2022

Childcare costs in Doddridge County, WV

$8,547 a year for center-based infant care - 15.1% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.

The going rate for center-based infant care in Doddridge County, WV is $8,547/year, while family childcare is $7,480/year, per the U.S. Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). This represents 15.1% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $8,120/year, and preschool-age care is $8,338/year.

Doddridge County vs. the nation

According to PlainChildcare's center-based infant-care ranking (DOL NDCP priced counties), Doddridge County, WV ranks #1,219 of 2,662 U.S. counties by annual center infant price (cheapest = #1). At $8,547 a year for center-based infant care, Doddridge County, WV is 11% below the national average of $9,592 - cheaper than 54% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 15.1% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.

Infant care (center)
$8,547/yr
Vs. national avg
-11%
Corpus placement
#1,219 of 2,662
Share of income
15.1%

Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.

$8,547
Center Infant/yr
$7,480
Family Infant/yr
$56,587
Median Income
15.1%
% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group Center-Based Family Childcare
Infant $8,547 $7,480
Toddler $8,120 $6,434
Preschool $8,338 $6,434
School Age $7,480 $6,434

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $8,547
Toddler $8,120
Preschool $8,338
School Age $7,480

Where Doddridge County ranks on infant-care cost

Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices

$8,547 more affordable than 54% of 2,662 US counties

This county $2,500 $32,500 every U.S. county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $2.5K-wide band; taller bars hold more US counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices · 2022

Full NDCP Care Ladder in Doddridge County

This county reports every age×setting cell in the DOL NDCP survey. That lets us compare the center premium over family care at each age, and how steeply costs fall from infant to school-age.

Age Center Family Center premium
Infant $8,547 $7,480 +$1,067 (+14.3%)
Toddler $8,120 $6,434 +$1,686 (+26.2%)
Preschool $8,338 $6,434 +$1,904 (+29.6%)
School Age $7,480 $6,434 +$1,046 (+16.3%)

Across all four ages, a center path totals $32,485/year versus $26,782/year for family care ($5,703 more at a center). Infant center care runs 1.14× school-age center care here. Among the 55West Virginia counties with a complete NDCP ladder, Doddridge County ranks #13 by infant center price (1 = cheapest).

What These Numbers Mean for Doddridge County Families

Weighed against a $56,587 median household income, Doddridge County's childcare bill tells an affordability story, putting infant center care at 15.1% of gross income. Against the federal 7% affordability benchmark, the typical family here exceeds the federal affordability line by 8.1 points.Between 15-20% of income, Doddridge County sits in a high-burden tier where most working families need subsidy help or split shifts to cover care.

For how to vet a licensed provider (inspection reports, QRIS ratings, CCDF subsidy intake), see Choosing Quality Childcare. Rate methodology: how these numbers are computed.

The NDCP has tracked center-based infant care here for 15 years, from 2008 through 2022.

+47.5% since 2008
Infant center care: $5,795 → $8,547
$8,547/yr
Most recent annual cost (2022)
15 years
Data available (2008–2022)
2008
$5,795
2009
$5,689
2010
$5,583
2011
$5,477
2012
$6,043
2013
$5,989
2014
$5,934
2015
$5,880
2016
$6,075
2017
$6,271
2018
$6,466
2019
$6,987
2020
$7,507
2021
$8,027
2022
$8,547
View full data table (all care types)
Year Ctr Infant
2008 $5,795
2009 $5,689
2010 $5,583
2011 $5,477
2012 $6,043
2013 $5,989
2014 $5,934
2015 $5,880
2016 $6,075
2017 $6,271
2018 $6,466
2019 $6,987
2020 $7,507
2021 $8,027
2022 $8,547

What this means for Doddridge County families

Infant center care here takes 15.1% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.

  • At 15.1% of income, infant care exceeds the federal 7% affordability benchmark. Check whether your family qualifies for a CCDF subsidy, which can cap copayments at a sliding share of income. Check subsidy eligibility
  • Family childcare homes run $7,480/year for infants, about $1,067 less than a center. Weigh the trade-offs of each setting. Center vs. home care
  • See how Doddridge County compares against the cheapest counties in West Virginia. Cheapest in West Virginia

NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Doddridge County, WV?
Center-based infant care runs $8,547/year in Doddridge County, WV. Infants in a family childcare setting cost $7,480/year, and preschool-age center care is $8,338/year.
Is childcare affordable in Doddridge County, WV?
In Doddridge County, WV, families spend 15.1% of the $56,587 median household income on center-based infant care. HHS calls anything above 7% unaffordable. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 8.1 percentage points.
Are childcare costs rising in Doddridge County, WV?
From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Doddridge County, WV changed from $8,547 to $5,795 (-32.2%).
What is the cheapest childcare option in Doddridge County, WV?
Doddridge County, WV families looking to save money usually pick family childcare over a center: $6,434/year for preschool versus $8,338/year at a center, a $1,904/year gap. Group sizes run smaller in a home-based setting.
How much does before- and after-school care cost in Doddridge County, WV?
Doddridge County, WV's school-age (6-12) center-based care costs $7,480/year and $6,434/year for family childcare. Parents use it for before-school, after-school, and summer-break supervision.