Garfield County, MT
Infant daycare in Garfield County, MT costs $215 per week ($11,189 per year) for center-based care, and $169 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,786, the childcare burden is 18.1% 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) | $215 | $11,189 | $169 | $8,792 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $223 | $11,590 | $172 | $8,952 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $192 | $9,990 | $172 | $8,952 |
| School-Age (6+) | $192 | $9,990 | $160 | $8,312 |
Garfield County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Garfield County costs $215 per week ($11,189 per year). Family-based infant care costs $169 per week ($8,792 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Garfield County is 18.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $61,786 would spend about 18.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Garfield County at $215/wk is 24% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Garfield County costs $11,189 per year.
In Garfield County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $169/wk compared to $215/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $172/wk vs $192/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $160/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.