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Salem, MO (65560): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 750 MoDNR records · Dent County

305 ftmedian well depth
230 ft–452 fttypical depth range
147 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (686 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salem (65560), Missouri?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salem (65560) is 305 ft, based on 742 wells with recorded depths in the state MoDNR database. Half fall between 230 ft and 452 ft; 90% are shallower than 595 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salem (65560)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 305 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,625–$19,825; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,300–$30,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salem (65560)?

The median static water level is 147 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 90 ft–260 ft), from 555 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 11 100–150 ft 44 150–200 ft 67 200–300 ft 237 300–400 ft 146 400–600 ft 164 600+ ft 73
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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.