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Benton, MO (63736): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 169 MoDNR records · Scott County

100 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–190 fttypical depth range
12 ftmedian static water level
900 gpmmedian yield (152 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Benton (63736), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Benton (63736) is 100 ft, based on 169 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 80 ft and 190 ft; 90% are shallower than 481 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Benton (63736)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Benton (63736)?

The median static water level is 12 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–60 ft), from 153 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 75 100–150 ft 38 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 10 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 18 600+ ft 8
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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.