Granite County, MT
Infant daycare in Granite County, MT costs $212 per week ($11,039 per year) for center-based care, and $167 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $53,917, the childcare burden is 20.5% 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) | $212 | $11,039 | $167 | $8,679 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $220 | $11,460 | $170 | $8,847 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $190 | $9,859 | $170 | $8,847 |
| School-Age (6+) | $190 | $9,859 | $158 | $8,207 |
Granite County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Granite County costs $212 per week ($11,039 per year). Family-based infant care costs $167 per week ($8,679 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Granite County is 20.5%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $53,917 would spend about 20.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Granite County at $212/wk is 22% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Granite County costs $11,039 per year.
In Granite County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $167/wk compared to $212/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $170/wk vs $190/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $158/wk (family) or $190/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.