Childcare Costs in Panola County, MS
FIPS: 28107 · Data year: 2022
$6,035
Center Infant/yr
N/A
Family Infant/yr
$47,894
Median Income
12.6%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $6,035 | N/A |
| Toddler | $5,494 | N/A |
| Preschool | $5,494 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,223 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $6,035
Toddler $5,494
Preschool $5,494
School Age $5,223
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: $6,035
Median household income: $47,894
Cost as % of income: 12.6%
7% affordability threshold: $3,353/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $3,385 |
| 2011 | $3,882 |
| 2012 | $4,480 |
| 2013 | $5,078 |
| 2014 | $4,767 |
| 2015 | $4,455 |
| 2016 | $4,144 |
| 2017 | $4,460 |
| 2018 | $4,775 |
| 2019 | $5,090 |
| 2020 | $5,405 |
| 2021 | $5,720 |
| 2022 | $6,035 |
More Data for Panola 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.