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Sterling, KS (67579): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 576 KGS records · Rice County

55 ftmedian well depth
44 ft–64 fttypical depth range
10 ftmedian static water level
125 gpmmedian yield (206 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sterling (67579), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sterling (67579) is 55 ft, based on 576 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 44 ft and 64 ft; 90% are shallower than 82 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sterling (67579)?

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 Sterling (67579)?

The median static water level is 10 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–15 ft), from 564 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 188 50–100 ft 363 100–150 ft 25 150–200 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.