Prairie County, MT
Infant daycare in Prairie County, MT costs $224 per week ($11,646 per year) for center-based care, and $176 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $44,107, the childcare burden is 26.4% 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) | $224 | $11,646 | $176 | $9,163 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $233 | $12,118 | $180 | $9,352 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $200 | $10,405 | $180 | $9,352 |
| School-Age (6+) | $200 | $10,405 | $167 | $8,666 |
Prairie County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Prairie County costs $224 per week ($11,646 per year). Family-based infant care costs $176 per week ($9,163 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Prairie County is 26.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $44,107 would spend about 26.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Prairie County at $224/wk is 29% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Prairie County costs $11,646 per year.
In Prairie County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $176/wk compared to $224/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $180/wk vs $200/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $167/wk (family) or $200/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.