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Aurora, SD (57002): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 154 SD DANR records · Brookings County

48 ftmedian well depth
32 ft–65 fttypical depth range
14 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Aurora (57002), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Aurora (57002) is 48 ft, based on 154 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 32 ft and 65 ft; 90% are shallower than 149 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Aurora (57002)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 48 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,200–$3,120; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,880–$4,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Aurora (57002)?

The median static water level is 14 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–27 ft), from 20 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 78 50–100 ft 53 100–150 ft 7 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 4 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 1
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.