Dunn County, ND
Infant daycare in Dunn County, ND costs $230 per week ($11,967 per year) for center-based care, and $169 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $91,758, the childcare burden is 13.0% of income. 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) | $230 | $11,967 | $169 | $8,802 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $210 | $10,921 | $160 | $8,301 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $195 | $10,131 | $161 | $8,363 |
| School-Age (6+) | $192 | $9,979 | $167 | $8,705 |
Dunn County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Dunn County costs $230 per week ($11,967 per year). Family-based infant care costs $169 per week ($8,802 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Dunn County is 13.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $91,758 would spend about 13.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Dunn County at $230/wk is 33% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Dunn County costs $11,967 per year.
In Dunn County, ND, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $169/wk compared to $230/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $161/wk vs $195/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $167/wk (family) or $192/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.