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Cape Girardeau, MO (63701): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 104 MoDNR records · Cape Girardeau County

507 ftmedian well depth
365 ft–663 fttypical depth range
90 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (95 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Cape Girardeau (63701), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Cape Girardeau (63701) is 507 ft, based on 103 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 365 ft and 663 ft; 90% are shallower than 834 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Cape Girardeau (63701)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 507 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $12,675–$32,955; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $30,420–$50,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Cape Girardeau (63701)?

The median static water level is 90 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 70 ft–125 ft), from 80 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 14 300–400 ft 19 400–600 ft 29 600+ ft 39
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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.