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Emporia, KS (66801): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 242 KGS records · Lyon County

36 ftmedian well depth
25 ft–50 fttypical depth range
16 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (114 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Emporia (66801), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Emporia (66801) is 36 ft, based on 237 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 25 ft and 50 ft; 90% are shallower than 80 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Emporia (66801)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 36 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $900–$2,340; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,160–$3,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Emporia (66801)?

The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–24 ft), from 213 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 173 50–100 ft 54 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 0 200–300 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.