Columbia, MO Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
180 ft
Cost / Foot
$22–$52
Total Project
$6,300
vs. National Avg
16% below avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Columbia, MO Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,200–$5,200 | $7,000–$10,000 | $8,300 |
| 150 ft | $3,300–$7,800 | $8,500–$13,000 | $10,450 |
| 200 ft | $4,400–$10,400 | $10,000–$16,000 | $12,600 |
| 300 ft | $6,600–$15,600 | $13,000–$22,000 | $16,900 |
| 400 ft | $8,800–$20,800 | $16,000–$28,000 | $21,200 |
| 500 ft | $11,000–$26,000 | $19,000–$34,000 | $25,500 |
*Costs are estimates based on Columbia area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Columbia, MO
Central Missouri with Mississippian Burlington-Keokuk Limestone; karst terrain transitioning to glacial drift north of Missouri River
The average residential well in Columbia is 180 feet deep and costs approximately $6,300 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $22 to $52 per foot, which is 16% below the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Columbia area is the Burlington-Keokuk / Ozark Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Boone County well permit; Missouri DNR; $25-$50; suburban fringe wells increasingly common
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