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Pierre, SD (57501): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 320 SD DANR records · Hughes County

60 ftmedian well depth
28 ft–140 fttypical depth range
90 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Pierre (57501), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Pierre (57501) is 60 ft, based on 319 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 28 ft and 140 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,516 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Pierre (57501)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 60 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,500–$3,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,600–$6,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Pierre (57501)?

The median static water level is 90 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 50 ft–100 ft), from 8 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 125 50–100 ft 74 100–150 ft 45 150–200 ft 16 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 47
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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.