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Osage County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 263 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Osage County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Osage County is 130 ft, based on 262 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 74 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 230 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 166 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Osage County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Osage County?
The median static water level is 46 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–100 ft), from 240 measurements.
How much water do wells in Osage County produce?
The median tested yield is 5 gpm (middle half: 2 gpm–12 gpm), from 189 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Osage 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 |
|---|---|
| Flint Hills Drilling | 6 |
| Associated Drilling, Inc. | 5 |
| Flint Hills Drlg #914 | 5 |
| Yoakum Well Drilling, LLC | 4 |
| Evans Energy Development, Inc. | 2 |
| Jesse Yoakum Well Drilling | 2 |
| Matty Yoakum Well Drlg & Pump | 2 |
| Patchen Pump & Well Drlg., Inc. | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Osage County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Melvern (66510) — 55 wells, median 200 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.