Musselshell County, MT
Infant daycare in Musselshell County, MT costs $238 per week ($12,373 per year) for center-based care, and $187 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $54,875, the childcare burden is 22.5% 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) | $238 | $12,373 | $187 | $9,715 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $246 | $12,786 | $190 | $9,880 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $212 | $11,045 | $190 | $9,880 |
| School-Age (6+) | $212 | $11,045 | $177 | $9,184 |
Musselshell County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Musselshell County costs $238 per week ($12,373 per year). Family-based infant care costs $187 per week ($9,715 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Musselshell County is 22.5%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $54,875 would spend about 22.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Musselshell County at $238/wk is 37% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Musselshell County costs $12,373 per year.
In Musselshell County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $187/wk compared to $238/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $190/wk vs $212/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $177/wk (family) or $212/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.