Clearwater County, MN
Infant daycare in Clearwater County, MN costs $219 per week ($11,388 per year) for center-based care, and $123 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,723, the childcare burden is 18.2% 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) | $219 | $11,388 | $123 | $6,413 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $206 | $10,729 | $125 | $6,500 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $190 | $9,863 | $125 | $6,500 |
| School-Age (6+) | $164 | $8,545 | $113 | $5,893 |
Clearwater County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Clearwater County costs $219 per week ($11,388 per year). Family-based infant care costs $123 per week ($6,413 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Clearwater County is 18.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $62,723 would spend about 18.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Clearwater County at $219/wk is 26% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Clearwater County costs $11,388 per year.
In Clearwater County, MN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $123/wk compared to $219/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $125/wk vs $190/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $113/wk (family) or $164/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.