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Platte County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 192 MoDNR records · verified 2026-08-21
How deep are wells in Platte County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Platte County is 86 ft, based on 192 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 129 ft; 90% are shallower than 250 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 89 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Platte County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 89 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,225–$5,785; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,340–$8,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Platte County?
The median static water level is 21 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–32 ft), from 155 measurements.
How much water do wells in Platte County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–100 gpm), from 154 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Platte 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 |
|---|---|
| RYAN EICKHOFF | 8 |
| MATTY YOAKUM | 6 |
| SCOTT EVANS | 4 |
| DARIN DUNCAN | 3 |
| SAM TRIPP | 2 |
| GARY SISK | 2 |
| TROY ALLEN | 2 |
| Roy Rieschick | 1 |
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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.