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Jones County, South Dakota: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 141 SD DANR records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Jones County, South Dakota?
The median drilled well depth in Jones County is 2,005 ft, based on 141 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half of all wells fall between 40 ft and 2,395 ft; 90% are shallower than 2,520 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 168 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Jones County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 2,005 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $50,125–$130,325; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $120,300–$200,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Jones County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the completion reports South Dakota drillers file with DANR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| GEOTEK ENGINEERING & TESTING | 1 |
| STRETCH'S WELL SERVICE, INC. | 1 |
| LENIUS WELL DRILLING | 1 |
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Method: medians computed from SD DANR records (SD DANR NR68 well completion reports, water wells only (monitoring, test-hole, geothermal-loop and dewatering records excluded); depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.