Broadwater County, MT
Infant daycare in Broadwater County, MT costs $221 per week ($11,482 per year) for center-based care, and $174 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,679, the childcare burden is 18.6% 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) | $221 | $11,482 | $174 | $9,038 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $230 | $11,963 | $178 | $9,231 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $197 | $10,260 | $178 | $9,231 |
| School-Age (6+) | $197 | $10,260 | $164 | $8,549 |
Broadwater County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Broadwater County costs $221 per week ($11,482 per year). Family-based infant care costs $174 per week ($9,038 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Broadwater County is 18.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $61,679 would spend about 18.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Broadwater County at $221/wk is 27% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Broadwater County costs $11,482 per year.
In Broadwater County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $174/wk compared to $221/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $178/wk vs $197/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $164/wk (family) or $197/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.