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Silver Lake, KS (66539): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 311 KGS records · Shawnee County

55 ftmedian well depth
46 ft–75 fttypical depth range
24 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (266 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Silver Lake (66539), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Silver Lake (66539) is 55 ft, based on 309 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 46 ft and 75 ft; 90% are shallower than 100 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Silver Lake (66539)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 55 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,375–$3,575; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,300–$5,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Silver Lake (66539)?

The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–28 ft), from 295 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 91 50–100 ft 177 100–150 ft 32 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 0 300–400 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.