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Atchison County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 293 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Atchison County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Atchison County is 75 ft, based on 292 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 48 ft and 100 ft; 90% are shallower than 157 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 76 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Atchison County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 75 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,875–$4,875; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,500–$7,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Atchison County?
The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 11 ft–50 ft), from 274 measurements.
How much water do wells in Atchison County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–58 gpm), from 199 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Atchison County?
Contractors by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per WWC-5 water well records filed with the Kansas Geological Survey.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Associated Drilling, Inc. | 8 |
| Mike Lutz | 5 |
| Rork Drilling | 4 |
| Flint Hills Drilling | 2 |
| Flint Hills Drlg #914 | 2 |
| Blue Valley Drilling, Inc. | 1 |
| Blue Valley Drilling | 1 |
| Evans Energy Development #1012 | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Atchison County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Muscotah (66058) — 100 wells, median 71 ft
- Atchison (66002) — 63 wells, median 70 ft
- Effingham (66023) — 55 wells, median 120 ft
Method: medians computed from KGS records (WWC-5 water well records; monitoring, environmental, geothermal and test holes excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.