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Plains, KS (67869): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 526 KGS records · Meade County

400 ftmedian well depth
300 ft–483 fttypical depth range
192 ftmedian static water level
95 gpmmedian yield (369 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Plains (67869), Kansas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Plains (67869) is 400 ft, based on 525 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half fall between 300 ft and 483 ft; 90% are shallower than 525 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Plains (67869)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 400 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,000–$26,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $24,000–$40,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Plains (67869)?

The median static water level is 192 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 168 ft–243 ft), from 504 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 74 300–400 ft 154 400–600 ft 274 600+ ft 1
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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.