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Fairburn, SD (57738): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 112 SD DANR records · Custer County

240 ftmedian well depth
49 ft–400 fttypical depth range
144 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fairburn (57738), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fairburn (57738) is 240 ft, based on 112 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 49 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 845 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fairburn (57738)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fairburn (57738)?

The median static water level is 144 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 100 ft–205 ft), from 26 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 18 300–400 ft 17 400–600 ft 12 600+ ft 17
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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.