Childcare Costs in Pontotoc County, MS
FIPS: 28115 · Data year: 2022
$6,044
Center Infant/yr
N/A
Family Infant/yr
$54,414
Median Income
11.1%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $6,044 | N/A |
| Toddler | $5,502 | N/A |
| Preschool | $5,502 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,231 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $6,044
Toddler $5,502
Preschool $5,502
School Age $5,231
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: $6,044
Median household income: $54,414
Cost as % of income: 11.1%
7% affordability threshold: $3,809/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | $3,112 |
| 2011 | $3,604 |
| 2012 | $4,195 |
| 2013 | $4,787 |
| 2014 | $4,558 |
| 2015 | $4,328 |
| 2016 | $4,099 |
| 2017 | $4,423 |
| 2018 | $4,748 |
| 2019 | $5,072 |
| 2020 | $5,396 |
| 2021 | $5,720 |
| 2022 | $6,044 |
More Data for Pontotoc 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.