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Kearny County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,892 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Kearny County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Kearny County is 285 ft, based on 1,887 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 180 ft and 380 ft; 90% are shallower than 480 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 397 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Kearny County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 397 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,925–$25,805; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $23,820–$39,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Kearny County?
The median static water level is 123 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 64 ft–184 ft), from 1,707 measurements.
How much water do wells in Kearny County produce?
The median tested yield is 435 gpm (middle half: 50 gpm–1,300 gpm), from 837 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Kearny 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 |
|---|---|
| Hydro Resources Mid Continent, Inc. | 52 |
| Downey Drilling, Inc. | 42 |
| Downey Drlg #748 | 17 |
| Midwest Well & Pump, Inc. | 15 |
| Downey Drilling, Inc. #748 | 14 |
| Hydro Res. Mid Continent #145 | 11 |
| Jantzen Water Well | 10 |
| Kansas Water Wells | 9 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Kearny County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Lakin (67860) — 1,042 wells, median 285 ft
- Deerfield (67838) — 720 wells, median 308 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.