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Madison, SD (57042): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 107 SD DANR records · Lake County

28 ftmedian well depth
19 ft–203 fttypical depth range
148 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Madison (57042), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Madison (57042) is 28 ft, based on 107 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 19 ft and 203 ft; 90% are shallower than 358 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Madison (57042)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 28 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $700–$1,820; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,680–$2,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Madison (57042)?

The median static water level is 148 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 126 ft–169 ft), from 2 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 72 50–100 ft 2 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 7
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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.