Jackson County, MO oil and gas wells
2,650 wells: 134 active, 800 plugged, 3 orphaned, run by 552 operators.
Jackson County, MO ranks #2 among Missouri counties by wells on record, with 26% of the state's 10,368 wells. 134 of its wells (5%) are active, below the statewide share of 9%. Another 5 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 3 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 2,647 wells here with a type on record, 35% are gas wells, 28% dry holes and 26% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1928. Of the 667 wells with a drilling date, 1 (0%) was drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2019. Wells with a recorded depth average 459 ft. 552 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is LT OIL CO, with 69 active (51% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Oil and Gas Council, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Jackson
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 24-095-20839 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 604 | 24-095-20703 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 605 | 24-095-20704 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 606 | 24-095-21238 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 61 | 24-095-20112 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 61 | 24-095-21062 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 62 | 24-095-21063 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 63 | 24-095-20265 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 63 | 24-095-21064 | Plugged | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 63W | 24-095-20282 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Jackson County, MO well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Jackson County, MO?
2,650 wells are on record: 134 active, 5 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 800 plugged, with 3 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Jackson County, MO?
LT OIL CO, with 69 active wells and 83 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Jackson County, MO?
Yes. 1 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2019.