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Cherokee County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 218 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Cherokee County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Cherokee County is 327 ft, based on 217 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 200 ft and 657 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,069 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 300 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Cherokee County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 327 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,175–$21,255; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,620–$32,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Cherokee County?
The median static water level is 80 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 50 ft–147 ft), from 181 measurements.
How much water do wells in Cherokee County produce?
The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 20 gpm–60 gpm), from 121 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Cherokee 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 |
|---|---|
| Double J Energy | 23 |
| Jesse Yoakum Well Drilling | 4 |
| Gary Sisk Drilling Co. | 3 |
| Gary Sisk Drilling Co | 2 |
| Midwest Hydro Drlg & Ser | 1 |
| Josh and Julie Egermeier | 1 |
| Matty Yoakum Well Drlg & Pump | 1 |
| Garrett Thompson | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Cherokee County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Galena (66739) — 96 wells, median 220 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.