Wadena County, MN
Infant daycare in Wadena County, MN costs $175 per week ($9,100 per year) for center-based care, and $128 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $54,747, the childcare burden is 16.6% 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) | $175 | $9,100 | $128 | $6,673 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $161 | $8,372 | $130 | $6,760 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $147 | $7,644 | $130 | $6,760 |
| School-Age (6+) | $109 | $5,692 | $120 | $6,240 |
Wadena County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Wadena County costs $175 per week ($9,100 per year). Family-based infant care costs $128 per week ($6,673 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Wadena County is 16.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $54,747 would spend about 16.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Wadena County at $175/wk is 1% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Wadena County costs $9,100 per year.
In Wadena County, MN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $128/wk compared to $175/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $130/wk vs $147/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $109/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.