Childcare Costs in Lauderdale County, MS
FIPS: 28075 · Data year: 2022
$5,965
Center Infant/yr
N/A
Family Infant/yr
$45,649
Median Income
13.1%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $5,965 | N/A |
| Toddler | $5,431 | N/A |
| Preschool | $5,431 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,164 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $5,965
Toddler $5,431
Preschool $5,431
School Age $5,164
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: $5,965
Median household income: $45,649
Cost as % of income: 13.1%
7% affordability threshold: $3,195/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $3,268 |
| 2011 | $3,827 |
| 2012 | $4,500 |
| 2013 | $5,172 |
| 2014 | $4,946 |
| 2015 | $4,720 |
| 2016 | $4,494 |
| 2017 | $4,739 |
| 2018 | $4,985 |
| 2019 | $5,230 |
| 2020 | $5,475 |
| 2021 | $5,720 |
| 2022 | $5,965 |
More Data for Lauderdale 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.