Deer Lodge County, MT
Infant daycare in Deer Lodge County, MT costs $208 per week ($10,814 per year) for center-based care, and $168 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $46,436, the childcare burden is 23.3% 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) | $208 | $10,814 | $168 | $8,725 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $215 | $11,193 | $171 | $8,881 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $186 | $9,655 | $171 | $8,881 |
| School-Age (6+) | $186 | $9,655 | $159 | $8,249 |
Deer Lodge County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Deer Lodge County costs $208 per week ($10,814 per year). Family-based infant care costs $168 per week ($8,725 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Deer Lodge County is 23.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $46,436 would spend about 23.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Deer Lodge County at $208/wk is 20% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Deer Lodge County costs $10,814 per year.
In Deer Lodge County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $168/wk compared to $208/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $171/wk vs $186/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $159/wk (family) or $186/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.