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Pocahontas, MO (63779): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 214 MoDNR records · Cape Girardeau County

581 ftmedian well depth
364 ft–775 fttypical depth range
103 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (198 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Pocahontas (63779), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Pocahontas (63779) is 581 ft, based on 211 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 364 ft and 775 ft; 90% are shallower than 965 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Pocahontas (63779)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 581 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $14,525–$37,765; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $34,860–$58,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Pocahontas (63779)?

The median static water level is 103 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 80 ft–158 ft), from 182 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 25 300–400 ft 22 400–600 ft 50 600+ ft 102
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.