Pondera County, MT
Infant daycare in Pondera County, MT costs $218 per week ($11,319 per year) for center-based care, and $176 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,861, the childcare burden is 18.9% 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) | $218 | $11,319 | $176 | $9,136 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $226 | $11,735 | $179 | $9,307 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $194 | $10,107 | $179 | $9,307 |
| School-Age (6+) | $194 | $10,107 | $166 | $8,639 |
Pondera County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Pondera County costs $218 per week ($11,319 per year). Family-based infant care costs $176 per week ($9,136 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Pondera County is 18.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $59,861 would spend about 18.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Pondera County at $218/wk is 25% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Pondera County costs $11,319 per year.
In Pondera County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $176/wk compared to $218/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $179/wk vs $194/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $166/wk (family) or $194/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.