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Galena, KS (66739): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 96 KGS records · Cherokee County

220 ftmedian well depth
184 ft–389 fttypical depth range
66 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (60 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Galena (66739), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Galena (66739) is 220 ft, based on 96 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 184 ft and 389 ft; 90% are shallower than 840 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Galena (66739)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 220 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,500–$14,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,200–$22,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Galena (66739)?

The median static water level is 66 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 50 ft–96 ft), from 88 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 14 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 28 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 15
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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.