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Ray County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 153 MoDNR records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Ray County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Ray County is 72 ft, based on 153 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 52 ft and 92 ft; 90% are shallower than 196 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 71 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Ray County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 72 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,800–$4,680; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,320–$7,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Ray County?
The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–34 ft), from 117 measurements.
How much water do wells in Ray County produce?
The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–125 gpm), from 120 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Ray 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 |
|---|---|
| MARK FINCH | 13 |
| MATTY YOAKUM | 5 |
| ANDREW RIESCHICK | 1 |
| DANIEL FLYNN | 1 |
| JARED SISK | 1 |
| JESSE YOAKUM | 1 |
| JARELL SISK | 1 |
| RYAN EICKHOFF | 1 |
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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.