Custer County, MT
Infant daycare in Custer County, MT costs $239 per week ($12,427 per year) for center-based care, and $193 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,114, the childcare burden is 20.3% 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) | $239 | $12,427 | $193 | $10,028 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $247 | $12,869 | $196 | $10,210 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $213 | $11,096 | $196 | $10,210 |
| School-Age (6+) | $213 | $11,096 | $182 | $9,481 |
Custer County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Custer County costs $239 per week ($12,427 per year). Family-based infant care costs $193 per week ($10,028 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Custer County is 20.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $61,114 would spend about 20.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Custer County at $239/wk is 38% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Custer County costs $12,427 per year.
In Custer County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $193/wk compared to $239/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $196/wk vs $213/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $182/wk (family) or $213/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.