Jefferson County, MT
Infant daycare in Jefferson County, MT costs $229 per week ($11,893 per year) for center-based care, and $180 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $73,875, the childcare burden is 16.1% 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) | $229 | $11,893 | $180 | $9,374 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $239 | $12,450 | $185 | $9,597 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $204 | $10,633 | $185 | $9,597 |
| School-Age (6+) | $204 | $10,633 | $171 | $8,870 |
Jefferson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Jefferson County costs $229 per week ($11,893 per year). Family-based infant care costs $180 per week ($9,374 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Jefferson County is 16.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $73,875 would spend about 16.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Jefferson County at $229/wk is 32% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Jefferson County costs $11,893 per year.
In Jefferson County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $180/wk compared to $229/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $185/wk vs $204/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $171/wk (family) or $204/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.