Childcare Costs in Jones County, MS
FIPS: 28067 · Data year: 2022
$6,042
Center Infant/yr
N/A
Family Infant/yr
$49,451
Median Income
12.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $6,042 | N/A |
| Toddler | $5,501 | N/A |
| Preschool | $5,501 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,230 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $6,042
Toddler $5,501
Preschool $5,501
School Age $5,230
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: $6,042
Median household income: $49,451
Cost as % of income: 12.2%
7% affordability threshold: $3,462/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $3,411 |
| 2011 | $3,860 |
| 2012 | $4,403 |
| 2013 | $4,946 |
| 2014 | $4,666 |
| 2015 | $4,387 |
| 2016 | $4,107 |
| 2017 | $4,429 |
| 2018 | $4,752 |
| 2019 | $5,075 |
| 2020 | $5,398 |
| 2021 | $5,720 |
| 2022 | $6,042 |
More Data for Jones 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.