Childcare Costs in Pike County, MS
FIPS: 28113 · Data year: 2022
$6,058
Center Infant/yr
N/A
Family Infant/yr
$40,131
Median Income
15.1%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $6,058 | N/A |
| Toddler | $5,515 | N/A |
| Preschool | $5,515 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,243 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $6,058
Toddler $5,515
Preschool $5,515
School Age $5,243
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: $6,058
Median household income: $40,131
Cost as % of income: 15.1%
7% affordability threshold: $2,809/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $3,170 |
| 2011 | $3,685 |
| 2012 | $4,304 |
| 2013 | $4,922 |
| 2014 | $4,624 |
| 2015 | $4,327 |
| 2016 | $4,030 |
| 2017 | $4,368 |
| 2018 | $4,706 |
| 2019 | $5,044 |
| 2020 | $5,382 |
| 2021 | $5,720 |
| 2022 | $6,058 |
More Data for Pike 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.