Fallon County, MT
Infant daycare in Fallon County, MT costs $235 per week ($12,203 per year) for center-based care, and $185 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $79,750, the childcare burden is 15.3% 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) | $235 | $12,203 | $185 | $9,594 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $244 | $12,664 | $188 | $9,778 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $210 | $10,899 | $188 | $9,778 |
| School-Age (6+) | $210 | $10,899 | $174 | $9,072 |
Fallon County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Fallon County costs $235 per week ($12,203 per year). Family-based infant care costs $185 per week ($9,594 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Fallon County is 15.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $79,750 would spend about 15.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Fallon County at $235/wk is 35% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Fallon County costs $12,203 per year.
In Fallon County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $185/wk compared to $235/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $188/wk vs $210/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $174/wk (family) or $210/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.