Sweet Grass County, MT
Infant daycare in Sweet Grass County, MT costs $217 per week ($11,262 per year) for center-based care, and $171 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $64,872, the childcare burden is 17.4% 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) | $217 | $11,262 | $171 | $8,868 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $226 | $11,750 | $174 | $9,063 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $194 | $10,065 | $174 | $9,063 |
| School-Age (6+) | $194 | $10,065 | $161 | $8,389 |
Sweet Grass County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Sweet Grass County costs $217 per week ($11,262 per year). Family-based infant care costs $171 per week ($8,868 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Sweet Grass County is 17.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $64,872 would spend about 17.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Sweet Grass County at $217/wk is 25% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Sweet Grass County costs $11,262 per year.
In Sweet Grass County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $171/wk compared to $217/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $174/wk vs $194/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $161/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.