Mineral County, MT
Infant daycare in Mineral County, MT costs $220 per week ($11,428 per year) for center-based care, and $173 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,098, the childcare burden is 20.4% 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) | $220 | $11,428 | $173 | $8,978 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $228 | $11,832 | $176 | $9,140 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $196 | $10,203 | $176 | $9,140 |
| School-Age (6+) | $196 | $10,203 | $163 | $8,488 |
Mineral County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mineral County costs $220 per week ($11,428 per year). Family-based infant care costs $173 per week ($8,978 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mineral County is 20.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $56,098 would spend about 20.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mineral County at $220/wk is 27% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mineral County costs $11,428 per year.
In Mineral County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $173/wk compared to $220/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $176/wk vs $196/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $163/wk (family) or $196/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.