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Morton County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Morton County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Morton County is 280 ft, based on 878 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 210 ft and 347 ft; 90% are shallower than 440 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 416 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Morton County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 280 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,000–$18,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,800–$28,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Morton County?
The median static water level is 129 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 88 ft–180 ft), from 829 measurements.
How much water do wells in Morton County produce?
The median tested yield is 60 gpm (middle half: 40 gpm–100 gpm), from 535 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Morton 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 |
|---|---|
| Nash Water Well Service, LLC | 6 |
| Hydro Resources Mid Continent, Inc. | 6 |
| Nash WW Srvc | 6 |
| Hydro Res. Mid Continent #548 | 6 |
| 3T Drilling, Inc. | 4 |
| SW Windmill & WW Srvc | 3 |
| Martin's Well Service | 2 |
| Downey Drilling, Inc. #748 | 2 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Morton County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Richfield (67953) — 410 wells, median 300 ft
- Rolla (67954) — 403 wells, median 350 ft
- Elkhart (67950) — 223 wells, median 250 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.