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Houghton, SD (57449): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 176 SD DANR records · Brown County

895 ftmedian well depth
840 ft–989 fttypical depth range
11 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Houghton (57449), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Houghton (57449) is 895 ft, based on 175 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 840 ft and 989 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,042 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Houghton (57449)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 895 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $22,375–$58,175; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $53,700–$89,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Houghton (57449)?

The median static water level is 11 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–16 ft), from 8 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 11 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 137
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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.