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Licking, MO (65542): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 254 MoDNR records · Texas County

325 ftmedian well depth
260 ft–380 fttypical depth range
154 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (231 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Licking (65542), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Licking (65542) is 325 ft, based on 249 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 260 ft and 380 ft; 90% are shallower than 460 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Licking (65542)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 325 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,125–$21,125; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,500–$32,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Licking (65542)?

The median static water level is 154 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 120 ft–190 ft), from 212 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 0 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 96 300–400 ft 89 400–600 ft 48 600+ ft 10
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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.