Childcare Costs in Prentiss County, MS
FIPS: 28117 · Data year: 2022
$6,109
Center Infant/yr
N/A
Family Infant/yr
$51,578
Median Income
11.8%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $6,109 | N/A |
| Toddler | $5,560 | N/A |
| Preschool | $5,560 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,286 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $6,109
Toddler $5,560
Preschool $5,560
School Age $5,286
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: $6,109
Median household income: $51,578
Cost as % of income: 11.8%
7% affordability threshold: $3,610/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $2,656 |
| 2011 | $3,080 |
| 2012 | $3,592 |
| 2013 | $4,103 |
| 2014 | $3,994 |
| 2015 | $3,884 |
| 2016 | $3,775 |
| 2017 | $4,164 |
| 2018 | $4,553 |
| 2019 | $4,942 |
| 2020 | $5,331 |
| 2021 | $5,720 |
| 2022 | $6,109 |
More Data for Prentiss 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.