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Aurora County, South Dakota: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 591 SD DANR records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Aurora County, South Dakota?
The median drilled well depth in Aurora County is 320 ft, based on 591 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half of all wells fall between 220 ft and 825 ft; 90% are shallower than 920 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 258 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Aurora County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 320 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,000–$20,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,200–$32,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Aurora County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the completion reports South Dakota drillers file with DANR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| PULLMAN WELL DRILLING | 13 |
| STRETCH'S WELL SERVICE, INC. | 7 |
| GEOTEK ENGINEERING & TESTING | 3 |
| CHASE DRILLING | 2 |
| HUTMACHER DRILLING, INC. | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Aurora County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- White Lake (57383) — 193 wells, median 800 ft
- Plankinton (57368) — 167 wells, median 270 ft
- Stickney (57375) — 91 wells, median 440 ft
Method: medians computed from SD DANR records (SD DANR NR68 well completion reports, water wells only (monitoring, test-hole, geothermal-loop and dewatering records excluded); depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.