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Richards, TX (77873): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 322 TDLR SDR records · Grimes County

271 ftmedian well depth
220 ft–345 fttypical depth range
95 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (275 tests)

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How deep are wells in Richards (77873), Texas?

The median drilled well depth in Richards (77873) is 271 ft, based on 322 wells with recorded depths in the state TDLR SDR database. Half fall between 220 ft and 345 ft; 90% are shallower than 429 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Richards (77873)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 271 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,775–$17,615; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,260–$27,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Richards (77873)?

The median static water level is 95 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 68 ft–130 ft), from 312 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 26 150–200 ft 31 200–300 ft 136 300–400 ft 85 400–600 ft 44 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from TDLR SDR records (water-supply wells only (domestic, irrigation, stock, public supply, industrial) — monitoring, environmental borings, test holes, injection and geothermal 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.