Big Horn County, MT
Infant daycare in Big Horn County, MT costs $218 per week ($11,331 per year) for center-based care, and $171 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,463, the childcare burden is 21.6% 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) | $218 | $11,331 | $171 | $8,917 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $227 | $11,797 | $175 | $9,103 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $195 | $10,124 | $175 | $9,103 |
| School-Age (6+) | $195 | $10,124 | $162 | $8,434 |
Big Horn County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Big Horn County costs $218 per week ($11,331 per year). Family-based infant care costs $171 per week ($8,917 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Big Horn County is 21.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $52,463 would spend about 21.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Big Horn County at $218/wk is 26% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Big Horn County costs $11,331 per year.
In Big Horn County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $171/wk compared to $218/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $175/wk vs $195/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $162/wk (family) or $195/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.