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Festus, MO (63028): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 404 MoDNR records · Jefferson County

372 ftmedian well depth
272 ft–450 fttypical depth range
151 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (383 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Festus (63028), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Festus (63028) is 372 ft, based on 395 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 272 ft and 450 ft; 90% are shallower than 523 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Festus (63028)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 372 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,300–$24,180; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $22,320–$37,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Festus (63028)?

The median static water level is 151 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 100 ft–206 ft), from 356 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 26 200–300 ft 85 300–400 ft 102 400–600 ft 160 600+ ft 12
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.