Poplar Bluff, MO Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
145 ft
Cost / Foot
$23–$52
Total Project
$5,220
vs. National Avg
30% below avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Poplar Bluff, MO Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,300–$5,200 | $7,100–$10,000 | $8,400 |
| 150 ft | $3,450–$7,800 | $8,650–$13,000 | $10,600 |
| 200 ft | $4,600–$10,400 | $10,200–$16,000 | $12,800 |
| 300 ft | $6,900–$15,600 | $13,300–$22,000 | $17,200 |
| 400 ft | $9,200–$20,800 | $16,400–$28,000 | $21,600 |
| 500 ft | $11,500–$26,000 | $19,500–$34,000 | $26,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Poplar Bluff area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff sits at the southern edge of the Ozark Plateau in Butler County, where the Ozark Highlands meet the Mississippi Embayment alluvial plain. Wells in town and west of US-67 typically encounter Ozark dolomite and chert at 80-200 ft; wells east toward the Black River bottoms tap shallow Mississippi alluvial sands at 60-120 ft.
The average residential well in Poplar Bluff is 145 feet deep and costs approximately $5,220 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $23 to $52 per foot, which is 30% below the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Poplar Bluff area is the Ozark Aquifer (Springfield Plateau) / Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Butler County / Missouri Department of Natural Resources Wellhead Protection Section; well construction permit required before drilling, fee $150-$300; Missouri certified well drillers required by state law; some shallow alluvial wells in the Black River bottoms hit water at 30-50 ft, dropping costs significantly compared to upland Ozark drilling.
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