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Yankton, SD (57078): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 297 SD DANR records · Yankton County

70 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–121 fttypical depth range
19 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Yankton (57078), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Yankton (57078) is 70 ft, based on 296 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 40 ft and 121 ft; 90% are shallower than 520 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Yankton (57078)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 70 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,750–$4,550; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,200–$7,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Yankton (57078)?

The median static water level is 19 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–24 ft), from 45 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 87 50–100 ft 97 100–150 ft 52 150–200 ft 14 200–300 ft 8 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 13 600+ ft 22
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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.