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Daviess County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 104 MoDNR records · verified 2026-08-21
How deep are wells in Daviess County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Daviess County is 126 ft, based on 103 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 50 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 301 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 159 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Daviess County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 159 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,975–$10,335; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,540–$15,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Daviess County?
The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–67 ft), from 80 measurements.
How much water do wells in Daviess County produce?
The median tested yield is 11 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–35 gpm), from 82 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Daviess 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.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| MARK FINCH | 9 |
| WAYNE JOHNSON | 8 |
| MATTY YOAKUM | 8 |
| JODY DENNING | 4 |
| Roy Rieschick | 3 |
| ANDREW RIESCHICK | 3 |
| TROY ALLEN | 2 |
| JESSE YOAKUM | 1 |
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Free lookup Property report — $29Method: 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.