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Cedar County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,027 MoDNR records · verified 2026-08-21
How deep are wells in Cedar County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Cedar County is 400 ft, based on 2,004 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 310 ft and 485 ft; 90% are shallower than 545 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 450 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Cedar County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 450 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $11,250–$29,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $27,000–$45,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Cedar County?
The median static water level is 120 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 90 ft–180 ft), from 1,869 measurements.
How much water do wells in Cedar County produce?
The median tested yield is 45 gpm (middle half: 30 gpm–60 gpm), from 1,890 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Cedar 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 |
|---|---|
| JEREMY MCCARTHY | 165 |
| RYAN CHOATE | 106 |
| TIMOTHY STOKES | 77 |
| GARY SPRADLING | 53 |
| DON HOWE | 12 |
| WENDELL MARTIN | 11 |
| JAMES MALLONEE | 11 |
| NEAL TROWER | 11 |
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