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Melvern, KS (66510): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 55 KGS records · Osage County

200 ftmedian well depth
135 ft–220 fttypical depth range
100 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (47 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Melvern (66510), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Melvern (66510) is 200 ft, based on 55 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 135 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 240 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Melvern (66510)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Melvern (66510)?

The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 49 ft–139 ft), from 52 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 14 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 28 300–400 ft 0 400–600 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.