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Shell Knob, MO (65747): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 425 MoDNR records · Barry County

360 ftmedian well depth
310 ft–451 fttypical depth range
100 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (384 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Shell Knob (65747), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Shell Knob (65747) is 360 ft, based on 411 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 310 ft and 451 ft; 90% are shallower than 610 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Shell Knob (65747)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 360 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,000–$23,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $21,600–$36,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Shell Knob (65747)?

The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 80 ft–180 ft), from 365 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 0 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 56 300–400 ft 187 400–600 ft 115 600+ ft 50
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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.