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Ozark County, Missouri: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Ozark County, Missouri?
The median drilled well depth in Ozark County is 356 ft, based on 2,197 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 285 ft and 425 ft; 90% are shallower than 482 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 380 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Ozark County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 380 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,500–$24,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $22,800–$38,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Ozark County?
The median static water level is 160 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 110 ft–210 ft), from 1,825 measurements.
How much water do wells in Ozark County produce?
The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 20 gpm–40 gpm), from 2,056 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Ozark 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 |
|---|---|
| RICKEY COOPER | 124 |
| RICKEY 'HAROLD' COOPER | 82 |
| CLAYTON FORREST | 65 |
| RANDY FOSTER | 33 |
| LUKE WOOLSEY | 29 |
| DAVID TRENT | 26 |
| MICHAEL KIRKLAND | 21 |
| MARK DILTS | 20 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Ozark County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Dora (65637) — 351 wells, median 356 ft
- Pontiac (65729) — 222 wells, median 400 ft
- Tecumseh (65760) — 209 wells, median 300 ft
- Isabella (65676) — 196 wells, median 384 ft
- Theodosia (65761) — 194 wells, median 384 ft
- Gainesville (65655) — 188 wells, median 396 ft
- Zanoni (65784) — 151 wells, median 323 ft
- Bakersfield (65609) — 128 wells, median 267 ft
- Thornfield (65762) — 126 wells, median 356 ft
- Noble (65715) — 126 wells, median 366 ft
- Wasola (65773) — 116 wells, median 348 ft
- Udall (65766) — 108 wells, median 320 ft
- Hardenville (65666) — 94 wells, median 368 ft
- Brixey (65618) — 50 wells, median 355 ft
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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.