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Johnson County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 992 MoDNR records · verified 2026-08-21
How deep are wells in Johnson County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Johnson County is 485 ft, based on 982 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 410 ft and 620 ft; 90% are shallower than 750 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 525 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Johnson County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 525 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $13,125–$34,125; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $31,500–$52,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Johnson County?
The median static water level is 165 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 124 ft–200 ft), from 843 measurements.
How much water do wells in Johnson County produce?
The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 20 gpm–40 gpm), from 932 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Johnson 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 |
|---|---|
| DAVID SCHNELL | 34 |
| ANDREW HARPER | 27 |
| LATHAN COBB | 18 |
| THOMAS SCHROEDER | 15 |
| JESSE YOAKUM | 6 |
| MATTY YOAKUM | 5 |
| ERIC BERNT | 5 |
| DANIEL FLYNN | 3 |
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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.