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Americus, KS (66835): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 245 KGS records · Lyon County

45 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–66 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (165 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Americus (66835), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Americus (66835) is 45 ft, based on 245 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 30 ft and 66 ft; 90% are shallower than 100 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Americus (66835)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 45 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,125–$2,925; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,700–$4,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Americus (66835)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–21 ft), from 233 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 136 50–100 ft 83 100–150 ft 24 150–200 ft 2 200–300 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.