Pennington County, SD
Infant daycare in Pennington County, SD costs $154 per week ($8,008 per year) for center-based care, and $115 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $67,823, the childcare burden is 11.8% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $154 | $8,008 | $115 | $5,990 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $154 | $8,008 | $115 | $5,990 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $145 | $7,550 | $114 | $5,928 |
| School-Age (6+) | $160 | $8,320 | $120 | $6,240 |
Pennington County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Pennington County costs $154 per week ($8,008 per year). Family-based infant care costs $115 per week ($5,990 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Pennington County is 11.8%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $67,823 would spend about 11.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Pennington County at $154/wk is 11% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Pennington County costs $8,008 per year.
In Pennington County, SD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $115/wk compared to $154/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $114/wk vs $145/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $160/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.