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Scott County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,188 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Scott County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Scott County is 163 ft, based on 1,187 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 132 ft and 190 ft; 90% are shallower than 206 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 167 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Scott County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 163 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,075–$10,595; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,780–$16,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Scott County?
The median static water level is 111 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 88 ft–130 ft), from 1,088 measurements.
How much water do wells in Scott County produce?
The median tested yield is 50 gpm (middle half: 20 gpm–190 gpm), from 613 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Scott 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 |
|---|---|
| Midwest Well & Pump | 21 |
| Midwest Well & Pump, Inc. | 19 |
| Woofter Pump and Well, Inc. | 7 |
| Downey Drilling, Inc. | 6 |
| Hydro Resources Mid Continent, Inc. | 5 |
| Woofter Pump & Well #881 | 5 |
| Woofter Pump & Well, Inc. | 4 |
| Woofter Pump & Well, Inc. #881 | 4 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Scott County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Scott City (67871) — 705 wells, median 170 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.