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Sumner County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Sumner County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Sumner County is 53 ft, based on 2,417 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 40 ft and 70 ft; 90% are shallower than 90 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 59 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Sumner County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 59 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,475–$3,835; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,540–$5,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Sumner County?
The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–25 ft), from 2,336 measurements.
How much water do wells in Sumner County produce?
The median tested yield is 22 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–100 gpm), from 879 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Sumner 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 |
|---|---|
| Peterson McNett Drilling, Inc. | 89 |
| H2O Drilling | 71 |
| Chase Drilling | 63 |
| Premier Pump & Well Service, Inc. | 51 |
| Weninger Drilling, LLC | 51 |
| Premier Pump and Well Service, Inc. | 45 |
| Hobbs Mechanical, Inc. | 39 |
| H2O Drilling LLC | 18 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Sumner County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Belle Plaine (67013) — 503 wells, median 40 ft
- Conway Springs (67031) — 297 wells, median 72 ft
- Milton (67106) — 252 wells, median 75 ft
- Wellington (67152) — 229 wells, median 54 ft
- Oxford (67119) — 218 wells, median 52 ft
- Argonia (67004) — 82 wells, median 65 ft
- Caldwell (67022) — 72 wells, median 54 ft
- Mayfield (67103) — 63 wells, median 56 ft
- South Haven (67140) — 53 wells, median 51 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.