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Manhattan, KS (66505): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 165 KGS records · Riley County

160 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–200 fttypical depth range
80 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (145 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Manhattan (66505), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Manhattan (66505) is 160 ft, based on 165 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 100 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 220 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Manhattan (66505)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Manhattan (66505)?

The median static water level is 80 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 38 ft–130 ft), from 164 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 35 100–150 ft 41 150–200 ft 41 200–300 ft 44 300–400 ft 1 400–600 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.