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Bates County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Bates County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Bates County is 450 ft, based on 182 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 305 ft and 574 ft; 90% are shallower than 699 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 550 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Bates County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 550 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $13,750–$35,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $33,000–$55,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Bates County?
The median static water level is 125 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 70 ft–175 ft), from 137 measurements.
How much water do wells in Bates County produce?
The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 8 gpm–50 gpm), from 157 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Bates County?
Drillers by number of wells certified in this county, per well certification records filed with the Missouri Geological Survey. Missouri licenses individual drillers rather than companies, so these are the people who signed the certification.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| GARY SPRADLING | 12 |
| JESSE YOAKUM | 3 |
| MATTY YOAKUM | 3 |
| DON HOWE | 2 |
| EDDIE BARNES | 2 |
| ERIC WETZEL | 1 |
| THOMAS SCHROEDER | 1 |
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Free lookup Property report — $29Method: 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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.