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Sanborn County, South Dakota: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,201 SD DANR records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Sanborn County, South Dakota?
The median drilled well depth in Sanborn County is 200 ft, based on 1,194 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half of all wells fall between 152 ft and 739 ft; 90% are shallower than 960 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 180 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Sanborn County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Sanborn County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the completion reports South Dakota drillers file with DANR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| STRETCH'S WELL SERVICE, INC. | 38 |
| PULLMAN WELL DRILLING | 34 |
| FORSTER WELL DRILLING | 1 |
| DAVE PUTZKE WELL DRILLING, INC. | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Sanborn County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Artesian (57314) — 523 wells, median 260 ft
- Woonsocket (57385) — 334 wells, median 175 ft
- Letcher (57359) — 262 wells, median 200 ft
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.