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New Madrid County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 3,276 MoDNR records · verified 2026-08-21
How deep are wells in New Madrid County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in New Madrid County is 100 ft, based on 3,269 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 92 ft and 100 ft; 90% are shallower than 115 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 100 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in New Madrid 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.
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What is the static water level in New Madrid County?
The median static water level is 12 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–15 ft), from 2,726 measurements.
How much water do wells in New Madrid County produce?
The median tested yield is 2,500 gpm (middle half: 1,200 gpm–3,000 gpm), from 2,645 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in New Madrid 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 |
|---|---|
| AMY NICHOLS | 176 |
| CHARLES ALLRED | 101 |
| JASON BYRD | 76 |
| JOHN ABNER | 54 |
| DAVID SHELBY | 39 |
| ADAM HEMBY | 37 |
| RODNEY CHAD WALLACE | 18 |
| JOHN BYRD | 13 |
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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.