Hot Springs, AR Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
200 ft
Cost / Foot
$24–$55
Total Project
$7,600
vs. National Avg
Near average
the $7,500 national avg.
Hot Springs, AR Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,400–$5,500 | $7,200–$10,300 | $8,600 |
| 150 ft | $3,600–$8,250 | $8,800–$13,450 | $10,900 |
| 200 ft | $4,800–$11,000 | $10,400–$16,600 | $13,200 |
| 300 ft | $7,200–$16,500 | $13,600–$22,900 | $17,800 |
| 400 ft | $9,600–$22,000 | $16,800–$29,200 | $22,400 |
| 500 ft | $12,000–$27,500 | $20,000–$35,500 | $27,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Hot Springs area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Hot Springs, AR
Ouachita Mountains with tightly folded Paleozoic shale, sandstone, and novaculite; fractured bedrock wells with variable yields
The average residential well in Hot Springs is 200 feet deep and costs approximately $7,600 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $24 to $55 per foot, which is near the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Hot Springs area is the Ouachita Mountains Fractured Rock Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Garland County; Arkansas Dept of Health permit; $50; thermal springs area has special regulations
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