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Decatur County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,107 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Decatur County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Decatur County is 115 ft, based on 1,100 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 63 ft and 170 ft; 90% are shallower than 198 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 142 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Decatur County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 115 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,875–$7,475; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,900–$11,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Decatur County?
The median static water level is 75 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 32 ft–118 ft), from 926 measurements.
How much water do wells in Decatur County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 8 gpm–25 gpm), from 614 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Decatur 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 |
|---|---|
| Woofter Pump & Well #881 | 18 |
| Woofter Pump and Well, Inc. | 16 |
| Oberlin Well Service, LLC | 16 |
| Oberlin Well Srvc | 16 |
| Wilcox Well Drilling, LLC | 10 |
| Wilcox Well Drilling | 8 |
| Woofter Pump & Well, Inc. | 7 |
| Woofter Pump & Well, Inc. #881 | 7 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Decatur County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Oberlin (67749) — 405 wells, median 82 ft
- Norcatur (67653) — 289 wells, median 170 ft
- Dresden (67635) — 246 wells, median 145 ft
- Jennings (67643) — 155 wells, median 127 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.