Daycare Cost in Mercer County, KY
Childcare pricing data for Mercer County, Kentucky (2022). Population: 22,662.
$10,126
Center infant (annual)
$7,765
Family infant (annual)
17%
of median household income
Compared to Kentucky Average
Center-based infant care in Mercer County costs $10,126/year, which is $2,887 more (40% above average) compared to the Kentucky average of $7,239/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $195/week | $10,126 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $167/week | $8,666 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $167/week | $8,666 |
| Family Infant | $149/week | $7,765 |
| Family Toddler | $154/week | $8,018 |
| Family Preschool | $154/week | $8,018 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Mercer County is $60,728. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 17%, center-based infant care in Mercer County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Kentucky
Counties with similar daycare costs to Mercer County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Powell County | $10,126 | same |
| Bourbon County | $10,182 | +$56 |
| Boone County | $10,342 | +$216 |
| Campbell County | $10,342 | +$216 |
| Kenton County | $10,342 | +$216 |