Clarke County, MS
Infant daycare in Clarke County, MS costs $117 per week ($6,093 per year) for center-based care, and $0 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $46,329, the childcare burden is 13.2% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $117 | $6,093 | N/A | N/A |
| Toddler (1-2) | $107 | $5,546 | N/A | N/A |
| Preschool (3-5) | $107 | $5,546 | N/A | N/A |
| School-Age (6+) | $101 | $5,273 | N/A | N/A |
Clarke County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Clarke County costs $117 per week ($6,093 per year). Family-based infant care costs $0 per week ($0 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Clarke County is 13.2%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $46,329 would spend about 13.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Clarke County at $117/wk is 32% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Clarke County costs $6,093 per year.
In Clarke County, MS, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $0/wk compared to $117/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $0/wk vs $107/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $0/wk (family) or $101/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.