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Bates County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 190 MoDNR records · verified 2026-10-12

450 ftmedian well depth
305 ft–573 fttypical depth range
128 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (158 tests)

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How deep are wells in Bates County, Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in Bates County is 450 ft, based on 183 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 305 ft and 573 ft; 90% are shallower than 698 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 550 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Bates County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 450 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $11,250–$29,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $27,000–$45,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Bates County?

The median static water level is 128 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 70 ft–179 ft), from 138 measurements.

How much water do wells in Bates County produce?

The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 8 gpm–50 gpm), from 158 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 9 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 17 300–400 ft 28 400–600 ft 71 600+ ft 42

Who drills wells in Bates County?

Drillers by number of wells certified in this county, per well certification records filed with the Missouri Geological Survey. Missouri licenses individual drillers rather than companies, so these are the people who signed the certification.

DrillerWells since 2016
GARY SPRADLING12
JESSE YOAKUM4
MATTY YOAKUM3
DON HOWE2
EDDIE BARNES2
ERIC WETZEL1
THOMAS SCHROEDER1

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Method: medians computed from MoDNR records (MoDNR certified water wells; depths 0-5,000 ft, with the file's 99999.9 and 88888 sentinel values excluded rather than clamped). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.