Walsh County, ND
Infant daycare in Walsh County, ND costs $203 per week ($10,576 per year) for center-based care, and $150 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,082, the childcare burden is 15.5% 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) | $203 | $10,576 | $150 | $7,775 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $186 | $9,661 | $141 | $7,342 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $172 | $8,954 | $142 | $7,389 |
| School-Age (6+) | $168 | $8,720 | $146 | $7,614 |
Walsh County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Walsh County costs $203 per week ($10,576 per year). Family-based infant care costs $150 per week ($7,775 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Walsh County is 15.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $68,082 would spend about 15.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Walsh County at $203/wk is 17% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Walsh County costs $10,576 per year.
In Walsh County, ND, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $150/wk compared to $203/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $142/wk vs $172/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $146/wk (family) or $168/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.