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Jefferson City, MO (65101): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 233 MoDNR records · Cole County

326 ftmedian well depth
266 ft–406 fttypical depth range
120 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (210 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Jefferson City (65101), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Jefferson City (65101) is 326 ft, based on 228 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 266 ft and 406 ft; 90% are shallower than 454 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Jefferson City (65101)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 326 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,150–$21,190; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,560–$32,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Jefferson City (65101)?

The median static water level is 120 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 90 ft–158 ft), from 198 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 2 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 62 300–400 ft 90 400–600 ft 53 600+ ft 9
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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.