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Hays, KS (67601): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,114 KGS records · Ellis County

57 ftmedian well depth
45 ft–70 fttypical depth range
33 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (1,786 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Hays (67601), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Hays (67601) is 57 ft, based on 2,109 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 45 ft and 70 ft; 90% are shallower than 85 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Hays (67601)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 57 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,425–$3,705; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,420–$5,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Hays (67601)?

The median static water level is 33 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–46 ft), from 2,032 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 665 50–100 ft 1,379 100–150 ft 26 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 28 600+ ft 3
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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.