Childcare Costs in Jefferson County, MS
FIPS: 28063 · Data year: 2022
$6,152
Center Infant/yr
N/A
Family Infant/yr
$31,544
Median Income
19.5%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $6,152 | N/A |
| Toddler | $5,599 | N/A |
| Preschool | $5,599 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,323 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $6,152
Toddler $5,599
Preschool $5,599
School Age $5,323
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: $6,152
Median household income: $31,544
Cost as % of income: 19.5%
7% affordability threshold: $2,208/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $2,982 |
| 2011 | $3,404 |
| 2012 | $3,914 |
| 2013 | $4,423 |
| 2014 | $4,136 |
| 2015 | $3,849 |
| 2016 | $3,561 |
| 2017 | $3,993 |
| 2018 | $4,425 |
| 2019 | $4,856 |
| 2020 | $5,288 |
| 2021 | $5,720 |
| 2022 | $6,152 |
More Data for Jefferson 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.