Childcare costs in Holmes County, MS
$8,046 a year for center-based infant care - 27.9% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.
The going rate for center-based infant care in Holmes County, MS is $8,046/year, per the U.S. Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). This represents 27.9% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $7,491/year, and preschool-age care is $6,867/year.
Holmes County vs. the nation
According to PlainChildcare's center-based infant-care ranking (DOL NDCP priced counties), Holmes County, MS ranks #1,075 of 2,662 U.S. counties by annual center infant price (cheapest = #1). At $8,046 a year for center-based infant care, Holmes County, MS is 16% below the national average of $9,592 - cheaper than 60% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 27.9% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.
- Infant care (center)
- $8,046/yr
- Vs. national avg
- -16%
- Corpus placement
- #1,075 of 2,662
- Share of income
- 27.9%
Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.
- $8,046
- Center Infant/yr
- N/A
- Family Infant/yr
- $28,818
- Median Income
- 27.9%
- % of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $8,046 | N/A |
| Toddler | $7,491 | N/A |
| Preschool | $6,867 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,653 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Where Holmes County ranks on infant-care cost
Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices
$8,046 Among the most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Holmes County Families
Household affordability in Holmes County tracks against a median income of $28,818, putting infant center care at 27.9% of gross income. The HHS benchmark is 7%, meaning the typical family here exceeds the federal affordability line by 20.9 points.At over 20% of income, Holmes County qualifies as an affordability desert, counties where childcare competes with housing and healthcare for household budget share.
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.
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| Year | Ctr Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $2,875 |
| 2011 | $3,205 |
| 2012 | $3,605 |
| 2013 | $4,003 |
| 2014 | $3,819 |
| 2015 | $3,635 |
| 2016 | $3,450 |
| 2017 | $4,216 |
| 2018 | $4,982 |
| 2019 | $5,748 |
| 2020 | $6,514 |
| 2021 | $7,280 |
| 2022 | $8,046 |
What this means for Holmes County families
Infant center care here takes 27.9% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.
- At 27.9% 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 Holmes 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.