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Saint James, MO (65559): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 860 MoDNR records · Phelps County

252 ftmedian well depth
230 ft–305 fttypical depth range
100 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (623 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Saint James (65559), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Saint James (65559) is 252 ft, based on 842 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 230 ft and 305 ft; 90% are shallower than 346 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Saint James (65559)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 252 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,300–$16,380; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,120–$25,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Saint James (65559)?

The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 80 ft–140 ft), from 520 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 64 200–300 ft 553 300–400 ft 198 400–600 ft 21 600+ ft 3
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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.