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Faulkton, SD (57438): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 298 SD DANR records · Faulk County

1,285 ftmedian well depth
1,100 ft–1,448 fttypical depth range
200 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Faulkton (57438), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Faulkton (57438) is 1,285 ft, based on 297 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 1,100 ft and 1,448 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,555 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Faulkton (57438)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 1,285 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $32,125–$83,525; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $77,100–$128,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Faulkton (57438)?

The median static water level is 200 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 175 ft–225 ft), from 2 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 9 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 24 300–400 ft 11 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 225
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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.