Nelson County, ND
Infant daycare in Nelson County, ND costs $199 per week ($10,350 per year) for center-based care, and $146 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,219, the childcare burden is 16.6% 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) | $199 | $10,350 | $146 | $7,607 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $182 | $9,458 | $138 | $7,187 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $169 | $8,762 | $139 | $7,230 |
| School-Age (6+) | $163 | $8,495 | $143 | $7,420 |
Nelson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Nelson County costs $199 per week ($10,350 per year). Family-based infant care costs $146 per week ($7,607 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Nelson County is 16.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $62,219 would spend about 16.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Nelson County at $199/wk is 15% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Nelson County costs $10,350 per year.
In Nelson County, ND, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $146/wk compared to $199/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $139/wk vs $169/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $143/wk (family) or $163/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.