Childcare Costs in Franklin County, KY
FIPS: 21073 · Data year: 2022
$7,001
Center Infant/yr
$5,333
Family Infant/yr
$62,929
Median Income
11.1%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $7,001 | $5,333 |
| Toddler | $6,165 | $5,134 |
| Preschool | $6,165 | $5,134 |
| School Age | $5,698 | $4,887 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $7,001
Toddler $6,165
Preschool $6,165
School Age $5,698
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: $7,001
Median household income: $62,929
Cost as % of income: 11.1%
7% affordability threshold: $4,405/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $5,683 |
| 2009 | $6,073 |
| 2010 | $6,464 |
| 2011 | $6,854 |
| 2012 | $6,680 |
| 2013 | $6,507 |
| 2014 | $6,764 |
| 2015 | $7,020 |
| 2016 | $7,410 |
| 2017 | $7,800 |
| 2018 | $7,640 |
| 2019 | $7,480 |
| 2020 | $7,321 |
| 2021 | $7,161 |
| 2022 | $7,001 |
More Data for Franklin 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.