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Caldwell County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 89 MoDNR records · verified 2026-08-21
How deep are wells in Caldwell County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Caldwell County is 51 ft, based on 89 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 40 ft and 78 ft; 90% are shallower than 130 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 50 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Caldwell County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 50 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,250–$3,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,000–$5,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Caldwell County?
The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–35 ft), from 65 measurements.
How much water do wells in Caldwell County produce?
The median tested yield is 4 gpm (middle half: 2 gpm–11 gpm), from 80 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Caldwell 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 |
|---|---|
| MARK FINCH | 9 |
| MATTY YOAKUM | 2 |
| Roy Rieschick | 1 |
| RYAN EICKHOFF | 1 |
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