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Sturgis, SD (57785): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 130 SD DANR records · Meade County

310 ftmedian well depth
52 ft–760 fttypical depth range
12 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sturgis (57785), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sturgis (57785) is 310 ft, based on 129 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 52 ft and 760 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,268 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sturgis (57785)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 310 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,750–$20,150; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,600–$31,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sturgis (57785)?

The median static water level is 12 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–13 ft), from 5 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 15 300–400 ft 15 400–600 ft 13 600+ ft 38
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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.