Richland County, MT
Infant daycare in Richland County, MT costs $213 per week ($11,100 per year) for center-based care, and $173 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $67,515, the childcare burden is 16.4% 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) | $213 | $11,100 | $173 | $8,986 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $223 | $11,620 | $177 | $9,200 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $191 | $9,925 | $177 | $9,200 |
| School-Age (6+) | $191 | $9,925 | $164 | $8,503 |
Richland County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Richland County costs $213 per week ($11,100 per year). Family-based infant care costs $173 per week ($8,986 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Richland County is 16.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $67,515 would spend about 16.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Richland County at $213/wk is 23% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Richland County costs $11,100 per year.
In Richland County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $173/wk compared to $213/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $177/wk vs $191/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $164/wk (family) or $191/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.