Carter County, MT
Infant daycare in Carter County, MT costs $211 per week ($10,992 per year) for center-based care, and $166 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $46,486, the childcare burden is 23.6% 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) | $211 | $10,992 | $166 | $8,657 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $221 | $11,479 | $170 | $8,852 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $189 | $9,825 | $170 | $8,852 |
| School-Age (6+) | $189 | $9,825 | $158 | $8,191 |
Carter County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Carter County costs $211 per week ($10,992 per year). Family-based infant care costs $166 per week ($8,657 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Carter County is 23.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $46,486 would spend about 23.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Carter County at $211/wk is 22% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Carter County costs $10,992 per year.
In Carter County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $166/wk compared to $211/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $170/wk vs $189/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $158/wk (family) or $189/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.