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Jefferson City, MO (65111): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 378 MoDNR records · Cole County

287 ftmedian well depth
245 ft–366 fttypical depth range
120 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (333 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Jefferson City (65111), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Jefferson City (65111) is 287 ft, based on 373 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 245 ft and 366 ft; 90% are shallower than 426 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Jefferson City (65111)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 287 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,175–$18,655; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $17,220–$28,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Jefferson City (65111)?

The median static water level is 120 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 80 ft–160 ft), from 301 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 29 200–300 ft 169 300–400 ft 100 400–600 ft 68 600+ ft 4
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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.