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Rapid City, SD (57701): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 202 SD DANR records · Pennington County

284 ftmedian well depth
34 ft–847 fttypical depth range
125 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Rapid City (57701), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Rapid City (57701) is 284 ft, based on 202 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 34 ft and 847 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,648 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Rapid City (57701)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 284 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,100–$18,460; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $17,040–$28,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Rapid City (57701)?

The median static water level is 125 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 35 ft–234 ft), from 18 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 77 50–100 ft 14 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 8 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 22 600+ ft 69
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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.