ChildcareCost

Childcare Cost in Sargent County, ND

Infant center-based childcare in Sargent County, ND costs $221 per week ($11,471 per year), based on DOL data. Family-based infant care is $162 per week ($8,429 per year). With a median household income of $75,648, the childcare burden index is 15.2% 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)$221$162
Toddler (1-2)$202$153
Preschool (3-5)$187$154
School-Age (6+)$181$158

Burden Index

MetricValue
Median Household Income$75,648
Burden Index15.2% (High)
National Median (Infant Center)$174/wk

How does Sargent County compare?

At $221/wk for infant center care, Sargent County runs 27% above the national median of $174/wk.

The Childcare Burden Index here is 15.2% 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 Sargent County runs $162/wk for infants — about 27% less than center-based care, or $3,042 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $181/wk (center) or $158/wk (family).

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More about Sargent County

The data source behind this answer is the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Every figure on the page traces back to that source; the methodology page describes the inputs and the refresh cadence in full detail.

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.