Daycare Cost in McDowell County, NC
Childcare pricing data for McDowell County, North Carolina (2022). Population: 44,629.
Compared to North Carolina Average
Center-based infant care in McDowell County costs $8,523/year, which is $964 less (10% below average) compared to the North Carolina average of $9,487/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $164/week | $8,523 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $141/week | $7,350 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $134/week | $6,976 |
| Family Infant | $150/week | $7,799 |
| Family Toddler | $135/week | $7,019 |
| Family Preschool | $130/week | $6,780 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in McDowell County is $53,532. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 16%, center-based infant care in McDowell County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in North Carolina
Counties with similar daycare costs to McDowell County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bertie County | $8,538 | +$15 |
| Caldwell County | $8,538 | +$15 |
| Rutherford County | $8,377 | $146 less |
| Vance County | $8,351 | $172 less |
| Pasquotank County | $8,286 | $237 less |