Childcare Costs in Nicholas County, WV

FIPS: 54067 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Nicholas County, WV costs $9,508/year, while family childcare is $8,300/year. This represents 19.5% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$9,508

Center Infant/yr

$8,300

Family Infant/yr

$48,826

Median Income

19.5%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$9,508	$8,300	+$1,208
Toddler	$9,025	$6,778	+$2,247
Preschool	$8,993	$6,778	+$2,215
School Age	$8,300	$6,778	+$1,522

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $9,508

Toddler $9,025

Preschool $8,993

School Age $8,300

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: $9,508

Median household income: $48,826

Cost as % of income: 19.5%

7% affordability threshold: $3,418/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$5,449	$4,360	$4,360	$3,923
2009	$5,476	$4,529	$4,529	$4,090
2010	$5,503	$4,697	$4,697	$4,257
2011	$5,530	$4,866	$4,866	$4,424
2012	$6,144	$5,267	$5,047	$4,608
2013	$6,105	$5,305	$5,158	$4,722
2014	$6,065	$5,342	$5,269	$4,835
2015	$6,025	$5,380	$5,380	$4,949
2016	$6,119	$5,549	$5,409	$5,052
2017	$6,214	$5,718	$5,438	$5,154
2018	$6,308	$5,888	$5,467	$5,257
2019	$7,108	$6,672	$6,349	$6,017
2020	$7,908	$7,456	$7,230	$6,778
2021	$8,708	$8,240	$8,217	$7,539
2022	$9,508	$9,025	$8,993	$8,300

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Nicholas County, WV? ▼

In Nicholas County, WV, center-based infant care costs $9,508/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,300/year. Preschool center-based care costs $8,993/year.

Is childcare affordable in Nicholas County, WV? ▼

Center-based infant care in Nicholas County, WV costs 19.5% of the median household income ($48,826). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 12.5 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Nicholas County, WV? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Nicholas County, WV changed from $9,508 to $5,449 (-42.7%).

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.