Mercer County, ND
Infant daycare in Mercer County, ND costs $224 per week ($11,630 per year) for center-based care, and $164 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $82,155, the childcare burden is 14.2% of income. 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 | $11,630 | $164 | $8,549 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $204 | $10,623 | $155 | $8,073 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $189 | $9,846 | $156 | $8,125 |
| School-Age (6+) | $185 | $9,598 | $161 | $8,379 |
Mercer County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mercer County costs $224 per week ($11,630 per year). Family-based infant care costs $164 per week ($8,549 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mercer County is 14.2%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $82,155 would spend about 14.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mercer County at $224/wk is 29% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mercer County costs $11,630 per year.
In Mercer County, ND, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $164/wk compared to $224/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $156/wk vs $189/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $161/wk (family) or $185/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.