Daycare Cost in Mercer County, WV
Childcare pricing data for Mercer County, West Virginia (2022). Population: 59,530.
Compared to West Virginia Average
Center-based infant care in Mercer County costs $8,757/year, which is $218 less (2% below average) compared to the West Virginia average of $8,975/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $168/week | $8,757 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $160/week | $8,325 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $165/week | $8,587 |
| Family Infant | $155/week | $8,046 |
| Family Toddler | $135/week | $7,008 |
| Family Preschool | $135/week | $7,008 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Mercer County is $46,409. 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 Mercer County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in West Virginia
Counties with similar daycare costs to Mercer County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | $8,749 | $8 less |
| Mingo County | $8,709 | $48 less |
| Raleigh County | $8,836 | +$79 |
| Fayette County | $8,838 | +$81 |
| Marion County | $8,660 | $97 less |