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Lyon County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 594 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Lyon County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Lyon County is 35 ft, based on 587 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 22 ft and 50 ft; 90% are shallower than 81 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 50 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Lyon County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 35 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $875–$2,275; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,100–$3,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Lyon County?
The median static water level is 14 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–23 ft), from 530 measurements.
How much water do wells in Lyon County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–20 gpm), from 257 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Lyon 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 |
|---|---|
| Leiser Excavating LLC | 5 |
| Associated Drlg | 5 |
| Zinn Water Well Drlg. | 3 |
| Orear Construction, LLC | 3 |
| Associated Drilling, Inc. | 3 |
| McNee Drilling & Metals | 2 |
| Flint Hills Drilling | 2 |
| Euler Water Well Drilling | 2 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Lyon County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Americus (66835) — 245 wells, median 45 ft
- Emporia (66801) — 242 wells, median 36 ft
- Allen (66833) — 57 wells, median 60 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.