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Dekalb County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 94 MoDNR records · verified 2026-08-21
How deep are wells in Dekalb County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Dekalb County is 50 ft, based on 94 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 40 ft and 103 ft; 90% are shallower than 174 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 130 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Dekalb County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Dekalb County?
The median static water level is 23 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–38 ft), from 75 measurements.
How much water do wells in Dekalb County produce?
The median tested yield is 4 gpm (middle half: 2 gpm–7 gpm), from 89 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Dekalb 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 | 15 |
| MATTY YOAKUM | 4 |
| DARRIN KELLER | 1 |
| Roy Rieschick | 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.