Daycare Cost in Wilkes County, NC
Childcare pricing data for Wilkes County, North Carolina (2022). Population: 66,125.
Compared to North Carolina Average
Center-based infant care in Wilkes County costs $9,524/year, which is $37 more (0% above average) compared to the North Carolina average of $9,487/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $183/week | $9,524 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $159/week | $8,266 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $109/week | $5,662 |
| Family Infant | $126/week | $6,527 |
| Family Toddler | $131/week | $6,827 |
| Family Preschool | $109/week | $5,689 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Wilkes County is $49,119. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 19%, center-based infant care in Wilkes County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in North Carolina
Counties with similar daycare costs to Wilkes County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba County | $9,519 | $5 less |
| Cumberland County | $9,535 | +$11 |
| Pamlico County | $9,511 | $13 less |
| Brunswick County | $9,560 | +$36 |
| Martin County | $9,445 | $79 less |