Daycare Cost in Polk County, NC
Childcare pricing data for Polk County, North Carolina (2022). Population: 19,538.
$9,393
Center infant (annual)
$8,217
Family infant (annual)
16%
of median household income
Compared to North Carolina Average
Center-based infant care in Polk County costs $9,393/year, which is $94 less (1% below average) compared to the North Carolina average of $9,487/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $181/week | $9,393 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $173/week | $9,016 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $85/week | $4,442 |
| Family Infant | $158/week | $8,217 |
| Family Toddler | $148/week | $7,693 |
| Family Preschool | $131/week | $6,827 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Polk County is $60,465. 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 Polk County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in North Carolina
Counties with similar daycare costs to Polk County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $9,392 | $1 less |
| Burke County | $9,403 | +$10 |
| Davidson County | $9,403 | +$10 |
| Camden County | $9,404 | +$11 |
| Jackson County | $9,404 | +$11 |