Lake of the Woods County, MN
Infant daycare in Lake of the Woods County, MN costs $255 per week ($13,260 per year) for center-based care, and $188 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,667, the childcare burden is 21.5% 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) | $255 | $13,260 | $188 | $9,793 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $228 | $11,839 | $163 | $8,493 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $214 | $11,111 | $163 | $8,493 |
| School-Age (6+) | $171 | $8,892 | $153 | $7,973 |
Lake of the Woods County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lake of the Woods County costs $255 per week ($13,260 per year). Family-based infant care costs $188 per week ($9,793 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lake of the Woods County is 21.5%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $61,667 would spend about 21.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lake of the Woods County at $255/wk is 47% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lake of the Woods County costs $13,260 per year.
In Lake of the Woods County, MN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $188/wk compared to $255/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $163/wk vs $214/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $153/wk (family) or $171/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.