Phillips County, MT
Infant daycare in Phillips County, MT costs $216 per week ($11,245 per year) for center-based care, and $170 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,250, the childcare burden is 18.4% 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) | $216 | $11,245 | $170 | $8,832 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $224 | $11,632 | $173 | $8,987 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $193 | $10,039 | $173 | $8,987 |
| School-Age (6+) | $193 | $10,039 | $161 | $8,350 |
Phillips County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Phillips County costs $216 per week ($11,245 per year). Family-based infant care costs $170 per week ($8,832 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Phillips County is 18.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $61,250 would spend about 18.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Phillips County at $216/wk is 25% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Phillips County costs $11,245 per year.
In Phillips County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $170/wk compared to $216/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $173/wk vs $193/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $161/wk (family) or $193/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.