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Westport, SD (57481): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 174 SD DANR records · Brown County

1,160 ftmedian well depth
945 ft–1,376 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Westport (57481), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Westport (57481) is 1,160 ft, based on 169 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 945 ft and 1,376 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,455 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Westport (57481)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 1,160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $29,000–$75,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $69,600–$116,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Westport (57481)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–24 ft), from 2 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 26 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 132
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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.