Childcare costs in Attala County, MS
$6,139 a year for center-based infant care - 14.4% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.
The going rate for center-based infant care in Attala County, MS is $6,139/year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor National Database of Childcare Prices. This represents 14.4% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $5,587/year, and preschool-age care is $5,587/year.
Attala County vs. the nation
According to PlainChildcare's center-based infant-care ranking (DOL NDCP priced counties), Attala County, MS ranks #357 of 2,662 U.S. counties by annual center infant price (cheapest = #1). Attala County, MS runs $6,139 a year for center-based infant care, 36% below the $9,592 U.S. average - cheaper than 87% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 14.4% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.
- Infant care (center)
- $6,139/yr
- Vs. national avg
- -36%
- Corpus placement
- #357 of 2,662
- Share of income
- 14.4%
Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.
- $6,139
- Center Infant/yr
- N/A
- Family Infant/yr
- $42,680
- Median Income
- 14.4%
- % of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $6,139 | N/A |
| Toddler | $5,587 | N/A |
| Preschool | $5,587 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,311 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Where Attala County ranks on infant-care cost
Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices
$6,139 Among the most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Attala County Families
Household affordability in Attala County tracks against a median income of $42,680, putting infant center care at 14.4% of gross income. Against the federal 7% affordability benchmark, the typical family here exceeds the federal affordability line by 7.4 points.Attala County families generally find care more manageable than the national picture, though waitlists at licensed providers remain the real bottleneck.
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)
The NDCP has tracked center-based infant care here for 13 years, from 2010 through 2022.
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| Year | Ctr Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $2,977 |
| 2011 | $3,424 |
| 2012 | $3,962 |
| 2013 | $4,500 |
| 2014 | $4,208 |
| 2015 | $3,918 |
| 2016 | $3,626 |
| 2017 | $4,045 |
| 2018 | $4,464 |
| 2019 | $4,883 |
| 2020 | $5,301 |
| 2021 | $5,720 |
| 2022 | $6,139 |
What this means for Attala County families
Infant center care here takes 14.4% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.
- At 14.4% 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 Attala 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.