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Mcdonald County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,324 MoDNR records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Mcdonald County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Mcdonald County is 630 ft, based on 2,244 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.
What is the static water level in Mcdonald County?
The median static water level is 270 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 163 ft–350 ft), from 1,625 measurements.
How much water do wells in Mcdonald County produce?
The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–45 gpm), from 2,017 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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 | 183 |
| 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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Well records by ZIP code in Mcdonald County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Goodman (64843) — 568 wells, median 605 ft
- Anderson (64831) — 339 wells, median 660 ft
- Pineville (64856) — 336 wells, median 610 ft
- Powell (65730) — 311 wells, median 580 ft
- Tiff City (64868) — 239 wells, median 565 ft
- Lanagan (64847) — 214 wells, median 705 ft
- Noel (64854) — 172 wells, median 792 ft
- South West City (64863) — 101 wells, median 830 ft
- Rocky Comfort (64861) — 93 wells, median 506 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.