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Shelby County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 38 MoDNR records · verified 2026-08-21
How deep are wells in Shelby County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Shelby County is 238 ft, based on 38 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 146 ft and 390 ft; 90% are shallower than 641 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 473 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Shelby County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 473 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $11,825–$30,745; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $28,380–$47,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Shelby County?
The median static water level is 85 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 60 ft–143 ft), from 28 measurements.
How much water do wells in Shelby County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 9 gpm–41 gpm), from 30 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Shelby 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 |
|---|---|
| DAVID GUZY | 4 |
| DANIEL FLYNN | 3 |
| LLOYD MORELAND | 1 |
| JASON BOYCE | 1 |
| GREGORY BONNOT | 1 |
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