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Mcdonald County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,298 MoDNR records · verified 2026-08-21
How deep are wells in Mcdonald County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Mcdonald County is 630 ft, based on 2,226 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 500 ft and 760 ft; 90% are shallower than 905 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 705 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Mcdonald County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 705 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $17,625–$45,825; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $42,300–$70,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Mcdonald County?
The median static water level is 270 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 160 ft–350 ft), from 1,614 measurements.
How much water do wells in Mcdonald County produce?
The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–45 gpm), from 2,006 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Mcdonald 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 |
|---|---|
| JEREMY MCCARTHY | 171 |
| TIMOTHY STOKES | 84 |
| JAMES MALLONEE | 80 |
| Karl Jacobs | 75 |
| THOMAS GORDON | 32 |
| BENJAMIN HAUSER | 26 |
| CHRISTOPHER DEMERY | 13 |
| WENDELL MARTIN | 10 |
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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.