Ransom County, ND
Infant daycare in Ransom County, ND costs $222 per week ($11,528 per year) for center-based care, and $163 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $71,462, the childcare burden is 16.1% 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) | $222 | $11,528 | $163 | $8,471 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $203 | $10,537 | $154 | $8,008 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $188 | $9,759 | $155 | $8,053 |
| School-Age (6+) | $181 | $9,431 | $158 | $8,240 |
Ransom County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ransom County costs $222 per week ($11,528 per year). Family-based infant care costs $163 per week ($8,471 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ransom County is 16.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $71,462 would spend about 16.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ransom County at $222/wk is 28% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ransom County costs $11,528 per year.
In Ransom County, ND, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $163/wk compared to $222/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $155/wk vs $188/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $158/wk (family) or $181/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.