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Wessington, SD (57381): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 198 SD DANR records · Hand County

946 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–1,130 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wessington (57381), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wessington (57381) is 946 ft, based on 198 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 120 ft and 1,130 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,268 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wessington (57381)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 946 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $23,650–$61,490; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $56,760–$94,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wessington (57381)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–30 ft), from 5 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 38 100–150 ft 13 150–200 ft 15 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 121
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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.