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Whitewood, SD (57793): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 460 SD DANR records · Lawrence County

300 ftmedian well depth
150 ft–600 fttypical depth range
140 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Whitewood (57793), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Whitewood (57793) is 300 ft, based on 459 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 150 ft and 600 ft; 90% are shallower than 976 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Whitewood (57793)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Whitewood (57793)?

The median static water level is 140 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 56 ft–350 ft), from 42 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 21 50–100 ft 27 100–150 ft 66 150–200 ft 29 200–300 ft 79 300–400 ft 45 400–600 ft 75 600+ ft 117
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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.