Childcare Costs in Pontotoc County, OK
FIPS: 40123 · Data year: 2022
$10,792
Center Infant/yr
$7,834
Family Infant/yr
$59,457
Median Income
18.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $10,792 | $7,834 |
| Toddler | $9,332 | $7,201 |
| Preschool | $9,332 | $7,201 |
| School Age | $6,101 | $5,491 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $10,792
Toddler $9,332
Preschool $9,332
School Age $6,101
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: $10,792
Median household income: $59,457
Cost as % of income: 18.2%
7% affordability threshold: $4,162/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,219 |
| 2009 | $6,625 |
| 2010 | $7,031 |
| 2011 | $7,347 |
| 2012 | $7,663 |
| 2013 | $7,963 |
| 2014 | $8,262 |
| 2015 | $8,272 |
| 2016 | $8,282 |
| 2017 | $8,291 |
| 2018 | $8,791 |
| 2019 | $9,291 |
| 2020 | $9,792 |
| 2021 | $10,292 |
| 2022 | $10,792 |
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.