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Columbus, MS (39705): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 446 MDEQ + USGS records · Clay County

225 ftmedian well depth
161 ft–315 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Columbus (39705), Mississippi?

The median drilled well depth in and around Columbus (39705) is 225 ft, based on 437 wells with recorded depths in the state MDEQ + USGS database. Half fall between 161 ft and 315 ft; 90% are shallower than 360 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Columbus (39705)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 225 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,625–$14,625; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,500–$22,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Columbus (39705)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 12 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 38 150–200 ft 105 200–300 ft 129 300–400 ft 115 400–600 ft 27 600+ ft 4
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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.