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Clay County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,182 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Clay County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Clay County is 82 ft, based on 1,181 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 55 ft and 120 ft; 90% are shallower than 160 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 118 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Clay County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 118 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,950–$7,670; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,080–$11,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Clay County?
The median static water level is 39 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 21 ft–70 ft), from 1,117 measurements.
How much water do wells in Clay County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 12 gpm–50 gpm), from 888 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Clay 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. | 55 |
| Flint Hills Drlg #914 | 49 |
| Associated Drilling, Inc. #990 | 29 |
| Flint Hills Drilling #914 | 21 |
| Haldeman Well Drilling & Pump Service | 18 |
| Flint Hills Drilling | 15 |
| Mel's Pump & Plumbing, Inc. | 9 |
| Sargent Drlg #946 | 9 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Clay County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Clay Center (67432) — 377 wells, median 80 ft
- Wakefield (67487) — 234 wells, median 125 ft
- Longford (67458) — 222 wells, median 77 ft
- Morganville (67468) — 191 wells, median 62 ft
- Green (67447) — 167 wells, median 100 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.