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Smith County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 475 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Smith County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Smith County is 60 ft, based on 474 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 45 ft and 89 ft; 90% are shallower than 125 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 60 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Smith County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 60 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,500–$3,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,600–$6,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Smith County?
The median static water level is 27 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–44 ft), from 464 measurements.
How much water do wells in Smith County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 8 gpm–30 gpm), from 391 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Smith 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 |
|---|---|
| Ground Water Development | 18 |
| Watson Well Drilling | 14 |
| Stepbrothers Water Drlg | 5 |
| Charles Sargent Irrig. - #1048 | 5 |
| Associated Drilling, Inc. | 4 |
| Karst Water Well Drilling and Service, Inc. | 4 |
| Groundwater Development Co. | 3 |
| Watson Well Drlg | 3 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Smith County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Lebanon (66952) — 113 wells, median 65 ft
- Smith Center (66967) — 87 wells, median 75 ft
- Gaylord (67638) — 59 wells, median 59 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.