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Dunklin County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,567 MoDNR records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Dunklin County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Dunklin County is 100 ft, based on 2,561 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 110 ft; 90% are shallower than 120 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 100 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Dunklin County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Dunklin County?
The median static water level is 10 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 7 ft–12 ft), from 2,264 measurements.
How much water do wells in Dunklin County produce?
The median tested yield is 2,400 gpm (middle half: 1,900 gpm–3,100 gpm), from 2,266 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Dunklin 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 |
|---|---|
| DAVID SHELBY | 142 |
| BOBBY PRICE | 93 |
| FORREST JARVIS | 44 |
| ERIC HICKS | 35 |
| HADLEY VINCENT | 23 |
| MICHAEL TIPTON | 17 |
| AMY NICHOLS | 17 |
| J JEROME SOLLIS | 15 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Dunklin County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Kennett (63857) — 315 wells, median 100 ft
- Rives (63875) — 291 wells, median 100 ft
- Senath (63876) — 290 wells, median 100 ft
- Holcomb (63852) — 262 wells, median 100 ft
- Malden (63863) — 249 wells, median 98 ft
- Hornersville (63855) — 231 wells, median 102 ft
- Campbell (63933) — 216 wells, median 115 ft
- Arbyrd (63821) — 210 wells, median 100 ft
- Cardwell (63829) — 181 wells, median 100 ft
- Gibson (63847) — 179 wells, median 100 ft
- Clarkton (63837) — 131 wells, median 100 ft
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.