Childcare Costs in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
FIPS: 22053 · Data year: 2022
$7,973
Center Infant/yr
$7,107
Family Infant/yr
$52,470
Median Income
15.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $7,973 | $7,107 |
| Toddler | $7,658 | $7,107 |
| Preschool | $7,326 | $7,107 |
| School Age | $6,604 | $6,327 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $7,973
Toddler $7,658
Preschool $7,326
School Age $6,604
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: $7,973
Median household income: $52,470
Cost as % of income: 15.2%
7% affordability threshold: $3,673/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $4,984 |
| 2009 | $5,236 |
| 2010 | $5,720 |
| 2011 | $5,850 |
| 2012 | $5,980 |
| 2013 | $6,110 |
| 2014 | $6,240 |
| 2015 | $6,457 |
| 2016 | $6,673 |
| 2017 | $6,890 |
| 2018 | $7,107 |
| 2019 | $7,323 |
| 2020 | $7,540 |
| 2021 | $7,757 |
| 2022 | $7,973 |
More Data for Jefferson Davis Parish
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.