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Howard, SD (57349): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 141 SD DANR records · Miner County

140 ftmedian well depth
72 ft–236 fttypical depth range
113 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Howard (57349), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Howard (57349) is 140 ft, based on 140 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 72 ft and 236 ft; 90% are shallower than 523 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Howard (57349)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Howard (57349)?

The median static water level is 113 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 65 ft–130 ft), from 6 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 25 50–100 ft 17 100–150 ft 30 150–200 ft 16 200–300 ft 28 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 14
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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.