Childcare Costs in Barnes County, ND
FIPS: 38003 · Data year: 2022
$10,843
Center Infant/yr
$7,973
Family Infant/yr
$64,447
Median Income
16.8%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $10,843 | $7,973 |
| Toddler | $9,898 | $7,523 |
| Preschool | $9,179 | $7,576 |
| School Age | $9,001 | $7,854 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $10,843
Toddler $9,898
Preschool $9,179
School Age $9,001
Affordability Context
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.
Center infant cost: $10,843
Median household income: $64,447
Cost as % of income: 16.8%
7% affordability threshold: $4,511/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,438 |
| 2009 | $6,384 |
| 2010 | $6,445 |
| 2011 | $6,507 |
| 2012 | $6,728 |
| 2013 | $6,949 |
| 2014 | $7,170 |
| 2015 | $7,391 |
| 2016 | $7,797 |
| 2017 | $8,203 |
| 2018 | $8,731 |
| 2019 | $9,259 |
| 2020 | $9,787 |
| 2021 | $10,315 |
| 2022 | $10,843 |
More Data for Barnes County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.