Childcare Costs in Greene County, MS
FIPS: 28041 · Data year: 2022
$6,112
Center Infant/yr
N/A
Family Infant/yr
$50,000
Median Income
12.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $6,112 | N/A |
| Toddler | $5,562 | N/A |
| Preschool | $5,562 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,288 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $6,112
Toddler $5,562
Preschool $5,562
School Age $5,288
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: $6,112
Median household income: $50,000
Cost as % of income: 12.2%
7% affordability threshold: $3,500/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $2,970 |
| 2011 | $3,305 |
| 2012 | $3,709 |
| 2013 | $4,113 |
| 2014 | $3,996 |
| 2015 | $3,880 |
| 2016 | $3,763 |
| 2017 | $4,154 |
| 2018 | $4,546 |
| 2019 | $4,937 |
| 2020 | $5,328 |
| 2021 | $5,720 |
| 2022 | $6,112 |
More Data for Greene 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.