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De Smet, SD (57231): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 246 SD DANR records · Kingsbury County

108 ftmedian well depth
42 ft–1,035 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around De Smet (57231), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around De Smet (57231) is 108 ft, based on 246 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 42 ft and 1,035 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,180 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around De Smet (57231)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 108 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,700–$7,020; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,480–$10,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around De Smet (57231)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–42 ft), from 23 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 67 50–100 ft 40 100–150 ft 37 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 9 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 82
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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.