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Manhattan, KS (66503): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 263 KGS records · Riley County

130 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–186 fttypical depth range
65 ftmedian static water level
18 gpmmedian yield (224 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Manhattan (66503), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Manhattan (66503) is 130 ft, based on 263 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 80 ft and 186 ft; 90% are shallower than 242 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Manhattan (66503)?

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 and around Manhattan (66503)?

The median static water level is 65 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–120 ft), from 259 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 34 50–100 ft 50 100–150 ft 65 150–200 ft 55 200–300 ft 57 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from KGS records (WWC-5 water well records; monitoring, environmental, geothermal and test holes excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.