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Van Buren, MO (63965): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 207 MoDNR records · Carter County

260 ftmedian well depth
194 ft–350 fttypical depth range
100 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (197 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Van Buren (63965), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Van Buren (63965) is 260 ft, based on 204 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 194 ft and 350 ft; 90% are shallower than 448 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Van Buren (63965)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 260 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,500–$16,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,600–$26,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Van Buren (63965)?

The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–160 ft), from 178 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 19 150–200 ft 32 200–300 ft 70 300–400 ft 47 400–600 ft 27 600+ ft 8
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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.