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Morris County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,181 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Morris County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Morris County is 93 ft, based on 1,179 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 65 ft and 117 ft; 90% are shallower than 137 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 110 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Morris County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 110 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,750–$7,150; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,600–$11,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Morris County?
The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–60 ft), from 1,121 measurements.
How much water do wells in Morris County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–20 gpm), from 994 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Morris 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 |
|---|---|
| Backhus Well Drilling, LLC | 126 |
| Backhus Well Drlg | 38 |
| Backhus Well Drilling LLC | 31 |
| Zinn Water Well Drlg. | 30 |
| Flint Hills Drlg #914 | 18 |
| Flint Hills Drilling | 13 |
| Associated Drilling, Inc. | 11 |
| Haldeman Well Drilling & Pump Service | 8 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Morris County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Council Grove (66846) — 369 wells, median 80 ft
- Herington (67449) — 294 wells, median 92 ft
- White City (66872) — 193 wells, median 96 ft
- Wilsey (66873) — 166 wells, median 100 ft
- Burdick (66838) — 143 wells, median 96 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.