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Colby, KS (67701): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 521 KGS records · Thomas County

205 ftmedian well depth
172 ft–241 fttypical depth range
127 ftmedian static water level
75 gpmmedian yield (167 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Colby (67701), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Colby (67701) is 205 ft, based on 507 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 172 ft and 241 ft; 90% are shallower than 263 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Colby (67701)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 205 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,125–$13,325; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,300–$20,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Colby (67701)?

The median static water level is 127 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 105 ft–153 ft), from 382 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 22 100–150 ft 68 150–200 ft 126 200–300 ft 286 300–400 ft 1 400–600 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.