Daycare Cost in Mercer County, IL
Childcare pricing data for Mercer County, Illinois (2022). Population: 15,692.
$9,574
Center infant (annual)
$8,233
Family infant (annual)
14%
of median household income
Compared to Illinois Average
Center-based infant care in Mercer County costs $9,574/year, which is $2,684 less (22% below average) compared to the Illinois average of $12,258/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $184/week | $9,574 |
| Center-Based Toddler | N/A | N/A |
| Center-Based Preschool | $172/week | $8,927 |
| Family Infant | $158/week | $8,233 |
| Family Toddler | N/A | N/A |
| Family Preschool | $158/week | $8,237 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Mercer County is $67,028. 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 Mercer County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Illinois
Counties with similar daycare costs to Mercer County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | $9,560 | $14 less |
| Fulton County | $9,591 | +$17 |
| Menard County | $9,865 | +$291 |
| Bond County | $9,921 | +$347 |
| Franklin County | $9,921 | +$347 |