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Benton County, Mississippi: well depth, owners & drilling cost

Name: Benton County, Mississippi water well statistics
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✓ 1,820 MDEQ + USGS records · verified 2026-10-12

150 ftmedian well depth

119 ft–221 fttypical depth range

—median depth since 2016

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How deep are wells in Benton County, Mississippi?

The median drilled well depth in Benton County is 150 ft, based on 1,771 wells with recorded depths in the state MDEQ + USGS database. Half of all wells fall between 119 ft and 221 ft; 90% are shallower than 580 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Benton County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 150 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,750–$9,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,000–$15,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 19 50–100 ft 247 100–150 ft 584 150–200 ft 389 200–300 ft 168 300–400 ft 43 400–600 ft 160 600+ ft 161

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Well records by ZIP code in Benton County

Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.

Ashland (38603) — 670 wells, median 150 ft
Lamar (38642) — 589 wells, median 160 ft
Michigan City (38647) — 378 wells, median 124 ft
Hickory Flat (38633) — 245 wells, median 570 ft

Method: medians computed from MDEQ + USGS records (USGS NWIS groundwater inventory, water-supply wells only (monitoring wells, test holes and injection wells excluded), and only wells carrying a measured depth). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.