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Childcare Cost in Emmons County, ND

Infant center-based childcare in Emmons County, ND costs $199 per week ($10,370 per year), based on DOL data. Family-based infant care is $147 per week ($7,621 per year). With a median household income of $63,750, the childcare burden index is 16.3% of income. The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174 for comparison.

Cost by Care Type

Age GroupCenter/WkFamily/Wk
Infant (0-1)$199$147
Toddler (1-2)$182$139
Preschool (3-5)$169$139
School-Age (6+)$164$143

Burden Index

MetricValue
Median Household Income$63,750
Burden Index16.3% (High)
National Median (Infant Center)$174/wk

How does Emmons County compare?

At $199/wk for infant center care, Emmons County runs 15% above the national median of $174/wk.

The Childcare Burden Index here is 16.3% of median household income — a high burden, more than double the 7% HHS affordability threshold.

For families looking to lower the bill, family-based (home) daycare in Emmons County runs $147/wk for infants — about 27% less than center-based care, or $2,749 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $164/wk (center) or $143/wk (family).

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More about Emmons County

This answer pulls from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices, the authoritative federal source for U.S. childcare prices. The headline number above is the direct answer; what follows is the additional context most readers need to use the answer for a real decision rather than just a fact lookup.

A practical caveat: the headline answer above reflects the most recent the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices vintage; underlying data is often revised for months after first publication, and the right reference for any specific decision is whichever vintage is current at the time of the decision. The as-of date is stamped on every page.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.