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

✓ 1,110 MDEQ + USGS records · verified 2026-10-12

180 ftmedian well depth
111 ft–420 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

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How deep are wells in Smith County, Mississippi?

The median drilled well depth in Smith County is 180 ft, based on 1,070 wells with recorded depths in the state MDEQ + USGS database. Half of all wells fall between 111 ft and 420 ft; 90% are shallower than 648 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 34 50–100 ft 179 100–150 ft 211 150–200 ft 165 200–300 ft 142 300–400 ft 56 400–600 ft 139 600+ ft 144
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Well records by ZIP code in Smith County

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

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.