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Perry County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Perry County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Perry County is 375 ft, based on 1,282 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 270 ft and 520 ft; 90% are shallower than 680 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 427 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Perry County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 427 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,675–$27,755; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $25,620–$42,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Perry County?
The median static water level is 95 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 75 ft–140 ft), from 1,136 measurements.
How much water do wells in Perry County produce?
The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 18 gpm–30 gpm), from 1,227 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Perry 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 |
|---|---|
| TODD ROBINSON | 105 |
| SHANE CRITES | 58 |
| MIKE CALLAWAY | 28 |
| SAM TRIPP | 6 |
| FELIX EYE | 3 |
| THARON COOK | 3 |
| GARY COOK | 3 |
| DANIEL FLYNN | 3 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Perry County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Perryville (63775) — 371 wells, median 310 ft
- Friedheim (63747) — 220 wells, median 310 ft
- Mc Bride (63776) — 191 wells, median 410 ft
- Old Appleton (63770) — 92 wells, median 424 ft
- Farrar (63746) — 89 wells, median 590 ft
- Altenburg (63732) — 86 wells, median 610 ft
- Uniontown (63783) — 61 wells, median 660 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.