County childcare costs · DOL NDCP 2022

Childcare costs in Amite County, MS

Compiled by Plainchildcare Editorial, Childcare Costs Editorial Team

$6,082 a year for center-based infant care - 17.4% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.

All Mississippi counties Rankings Methodology

The going rate for center-based infant care in Amite County, MS is $6,082/year, per the U.S. Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). This represents 17.4% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $5,536/year, and preschool-age care is $5,536/year.

Amite County vs. the nation

At $6,082 a year for center-based infant care, Amite County, MS is 37% below the national average of $9,592 - cheaper than 88% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 17.4% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.

Infant care (center)
$6,082/yr: Vs. national avg
-37%: National rank
#324 cheapest of 2,662: Share of income
17.4%

Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.

$6,082
Center Infant/yr: N/A
Family Infant/yr: $34,866
Median Income: 17.4%
% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$6,082	N/A	N/A
Toddler	$5,536	N/A	N/A
Preschool	$5,536	N/A	N/A
School Age	$5,263	N/A	N/A

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $6,082

Toddler $5,536

Preschool $5,536

School Age $5,263

Where Amite County ranks on infant-care cost

Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices

$6,082 Among the most affordable more affordable than 88% of 2,662 US counties

Each bar is a $2.5K-wide band; taller bars hold more US counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices · 2022

What These Numbers Mean for Amite County Families

Household affordability in Amite County tracks against a median income of $34,866, putting infant center care at 17.4% of gross income. The HHS benchmark is 7%, meaning the typical family here exceeds the federal affordability line by 10.4 points.Between 15-20% of income, Amite County sits in a high-burden tier where most working families need subsidy help or split shifts to cover care.

For how to vet a licensed provider (inspection reports, QRIS ratings, CCDF subsidy intake), see Choosing Quality Childcare. Rate methodology: how these numbers are computed.

Historical Price Trends (2008–2022)

13 years of federal survey data (2010–2022) show how center-based infant care has moved.

+104.2% since 2010

Infant center care: $2,978 → $6,082

$6,082/yr

Most recent annual cost (2022)

13 years

Data available (2010–2022)

2010

$2,978

2011

$3,520

2012

$4,172

2013

$4,824

2014

$4,519

2015

$4,215

2016

$3,911

2017

$4,273

2018

$4,635

2019

$4,996

2020

$5,358

2021

$5,720

2022

$6,082

View full data table (all care types) ▼

Year	Ctr Infant	Ctr Toddler	Ctr Preschool	Ctr School Age	Fam Infant	Fam Toddler
2008	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2009	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2010	$2,978	$2,713	$2,713	$2,370	$3,097	$3,097
2011	$3,520	$3,168	$3,168	$2,816	$2,993	$2,993
2012	$4,172	$3,623	$3,623	$3,263	$3,535	$2,889
2013	$4,824	$4,078	$4,078	$3,710	$4,078	$2,785
2014	$4,519	$3,892	$3,892	$3,581	$3,680	$2,816
2015	$4,215	$3,706	$3,706	$3,453	$3,282	$2,848
2016	$3,911	$3,520	$3,520	$3,324	$2,883	$2,879
2017	$4,273	$3,856	$3,856	$3,647	$2,910	$2,910
2018	$4,635	$4,192	$4,192	$3,971	$2,942	$2,942
2019	$4,996	$4,528	$4,528	$4,294	N/A	N/A
2020	$5,358	$4,864	$4,864	$4,617	N/A	N/A
2021	$5,720	$5,200	$5,200	$4,940	N/A	N/A
2022	$6,082	$5,536	$5,536	$5,263	N/A	N/A

What this means for Amite County families

Infant center care here takes 17.4% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.

At 17.4% of income, infant care exceeds the federal 7% affordability benchmark. Check whether your family qualifies for a CCDF subsidy, which can cap copayments at a sliding share of income. Check subsidy eligibility
See how Amite County compares against the cheapest counties in Mississippi. Cheapest in Mississippi

NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Amite County, MS? ▼

Expect to pay $6,082/year for center-based infant care in Amite County, MS. A family childcare setting runs N/A/year for infants, and center-based preschool runs $5,536/year.

Is childcare affordable in Amite County, MS? ▼

Amite County, MS's median household income is $34,866; center-based infant care eats 17.4% of that. The federal affordability line is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 10.4 percentage points.

How much does before- and after-school care cost in Amite County, MS? ▼

Before- and after-school programs for ages 6-12 run $5,263/year at a center in Amite County, MS. That covers before-school drop-off, after-school pickup, and summer coverage for working parents.