Childcare costs in DeSoto County, MS
$7,564 a year for center-based infant care - 9.5% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.
Center-based infant care in DeSoto County, MS costs $7,564/year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor National Database of Childcare Prices. This represents 9.5% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $7,057/year, and preschool-age care is $6,433/year.
DeSoto County vs. the nation
According to PlainChildcare's center-based infant-care ranking (DOL NDCP priced counties), DeSoto County, MS ranks #894 of 2,662 U.S. counties by annual center infant price (cheapest = #1). Center-based infant care costs $7,564 a year in DeSoto County, MS, coming in 21% below the nationwide average of $9,592 - cheaper than 66% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 9.5% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.
- Infant care (center)
- $7,564/yr
- Vs. national avg
- -21%
- Corpus placement
- #894 of 2,662
- Share of income
- 9.5%
Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.
- $7,564
- Center Infant/yr
- N/A
- Family Infant/yr
- $79,666
- Median Income
- 9.5%
- % of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $7,564 | N/A |
| Toddler | $7,057 | N/A |
| Preschool | $6,433 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,244 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Where DeSoto County ranks on infant-care cost
Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices
$7,564 Among the most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 DeSoto County Families
Household affordability in DeSoto County tracks against a median income of $79,666, putting infant center care at 9.5% of gross income. Against the federal 7% affordability benchmark, the typical family here exceeds the federal affordability line by 2.5 points.DeSoto 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)
Center-based infant care costs over 2010–2022 (13 years of NDCP data).
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| Year | Ctr Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $4,571 |
| 2011 | $5,209 |
| 2012 | $5,978 |
| 2013 | $6,747 |
| 2014 | $6,451 |
| 2015 | $6,156 |
| 2016 | $5,860 |
| 2017 | $6,144 |
| 2018 | $6,428 |
| 2019 | $6,712 |
| 2020 | $6,996 |
| 2021 | $7,280 |
| 2022 | $7,564 |
What this means for DeSoto County families
Infant center care here takes 9.5% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.
- At 9.5% 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 DeSoto 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.