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Artesian, SD (57314): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 523 SD DANR records · Sanborn County

260 ftmedian well depth
147 ft–793 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Artesian (57314), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Artesian (57314) is 260 ft, based on 518 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 147 ft and 793 ft; 90% are shallower than 960 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Artesian (57314)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 260 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,500–$16,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,600–$26,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Artesian (57314)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–55 ft), from 25 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 19 100–150 ft 116 150–200 ft 94 200–300 ft 70 300–400 ft 12 400–600 ft 26 600+ ft 181
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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.