Daycare Cost in Marion County, IL

Childcare pricing data for Marion County, Illinois (2022). Population: 37,543.

$8,562
Center infant (annual)
$6,500
Family infant (annual)
14%
of median household income

Compared to Illinois Average

Center-based infant care in Marion County costs $8,562/year, which is $3,696 less (30% below average) compared to the Illinois average of $12,258/year.

All Childcare Prices

Care Type Weekly Annual (52 weeks)
Center-Based Infant $165/week $8,562
Center-Based Toddler $152/week $7,887
Center-Based Preschool $132/week $6,847
Family Infant $125/week $6,500
Family Toddler $125/week $6,500
Family Preschool $118/week $6,157

Affordability Context

The median household income in Marion County is $59,099. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 14%, center-based infant care in Marion County exceeds this threshold.

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Other Counties in Illinois

Counties with similar daycare costs to Marion County.

County Center Infant (yr) Difference
McDonough County $8,496 $66 less
Coles County $8,995 +$433
Christian County $8,083 $479 less
Fayette County $7,990 $572 less
Livingston County $9,227 +$665