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Columbus, MS (39701): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 268 MDEQ + USGS records · Lowndes County

380 ftmedian well depth
275 ft–600 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Columbus (39701), Mississippi?

The median drilled well depth in and around Columbus (39701) is 380 ft, based on 240 wells with recorded depths in the state MDEQ + USGS database. Half fall between 275 ft and 600 ft; 90% are shallower than 740 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Columbus (39701)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 380 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,500–$24,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $22,800–$38,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Columbus (39701)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 13 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 50 300–400 ft 51 400–600 ft 49 600+ ft 61
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.