Childcare Costs in Spencer County, KY
FIPS: 21215 · Data year: 2022
$8,269
Center Infant/yr
$6,428
Family Infant/yr
$101,118
Median Income
8.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $8,269 | $6,428 |
| Toddler | $7,215 | $6,402 |
| Preschool | $7,215 | $6,402 |
| School Age | $6,531 | $5,368 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $8,269
Toddler $7,215
Preschool $7,215
School Age $6,531
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: $8,269
Median household income: $101,118
Cost as % of income: 8.2%
7% affordability threshold: $7,078/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $5,870 |
| 2009 | $6,273 |
| 2010 | $6,677 |
| 2011 | $7,080 |
| 2012 | $6,900 |
| 2013 | $6,721 |
| 2014 | $6,611 |
| 2015 | $6,500 |
| 2016 | $6,500 |
| 2017 | $6,500 |
| 2018 | $6,854 |
| 2019 | $7,208 |
| 2020 | $7,561 |
| 2021 | $7,915 |
| 2022 | $8,269 |
More Data for Spencer 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.