Beaverhead County, MT
Infant daycare in Beaverhead County, MT costs $213 per week ($11,053 per year) for center-based care, and $172 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $55,867, the childcare burden is 19.8% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $213 | $11,053 | $172 | $8,935 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $221 | $11,517 | $176 | $9,126 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $190 | $9,877 | $176 | $9,126 |
| School-Age (6+) | $190 | $9,877 | $163 | $8,452 |
Beaverhead County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Beaverhead County costs $213 per week ($11,053 per year). Family-based infant care costs $172 per week ($8,935 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Beaverhead County is 19.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $55,867 would spend about 19.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Beaverhead County at $213/wk is 22% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Beaverhead County costs $11,053 per year.
In Beaverhead County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $172/wk compared to $213/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $176/wk vs $190/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $163/wk (family) or $190/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.