Lincoln County, MT
Infant daycare in Lincoln County, MT costs $224 per week ($11,651 per year) for center-based care, and $176 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $44,593, the childcare burden is 26.1% 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) | $224 | $11,651 | $176 | $9,165 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $233 | $12,115 | $180 | $9,351 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $200 | $10,407 | $180 | $9,351 |
| School-Age (6+) | $200 | $10,407 | $167 | $8,667 |
Lincoln County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lincoln County costs $224 per week ($11,651 per year). Family-based infant care costs $176 per week ($9,165 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lincoln County is 26.1%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $44,593 would spend about 26.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lincoln County at $224/wk is 29% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lincoln County costs $11,651 per year.
In Lincoln County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $176/wk compared to $224/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $180/wk vs $200/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $167/wk (family) or $200/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.