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Brighton, MO (65617): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 610 MoDNR records · Polk County

350 ftmedian well depth
290 ft–405 fttypical depth range
100 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (574 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Brighton (65617), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Brighton (65617) is 350 ft, based on 606 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 290 ft and 405 ft; 90% are shallower than 455 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Brighton (65617)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 350 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,750–$22,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $21,000–$35,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Brighton (65617)?

The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 70 ft–120 ft), from 563 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 153 300–400 ft 250 400–600 ft 190 600+ ft 5
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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.