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Cowley County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 762 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Cowley County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Cowley County is 75 ft, based on 760 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 45 ft and 110 ft; 90% are shallower than 147 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 81 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Cowley 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 Cowley County?
The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–38 ft), from 715 measurements.
How much water do wells in Cowley County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–40 gpm), from 419 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Cowley 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 |
|---|---|
| McPherson Drlg | 32 |
| Premier Pump & Well Srvc #238 | 23 |
| McPherson Drilling Co. | 22 |
| Premier Pump and Well Service, Inc. | 6 |
| McPherson Drlg. Co. | 6 |
| Premier Pump & Well Service, Inc. #238 | 6 |
| H2O Drilling | 5 |
| Premier Pump & Well Service, Inc. | 4 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Cowley County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Udall (67146) — 241 wells, median 81 ft
- Winfield (67156) — 181 wells, median 70 ft
- Arkansas City (67005) — 145 wells, median 45 ft
- Rock (67131) — 75 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.