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Jefferson, SD (57038): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 238 SD DANR records · Union County

120 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–210 fttypical depth range
19 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Jefferson (57038), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Jefferson (57038) is 120 ft, based on 238 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 210 ft; 90% are shallower than 264 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Jefferson (57038)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Jefferson (57038)?

The median static water level is 19 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–23 ft), from 21 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 44 100–150 ft 120 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 55 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.