Pontotoc County, OK
Infant daycare in Pontotoc County, OK costs $208 per week ($10,792 per year) for center-based care, and $151 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,457, the childcare burden is 18.2% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $208 | $10,792 | $151 | $7,834 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $179 | $9,332 | $138 | $7,201 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $179 | $9,332 | $138 | $7,201 |
| School-Age (6+) | $117 | $6,101 | $106 | $5,491 |
Pontotoc County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Pontotoc County costs $208 per week ($10,792 per year). Family-based infant care costs $151 per week ($7,834 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Pontotoc County is 18.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $59,457 would spend about 18.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Pontotoc County at $208/wk is 20% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Pontotoc County costs $10,792 per year.
In Pontotoc County, OK, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $151/wk compared to $208/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $138/wk vs $179/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $106/wk (family) or $117/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.