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Gillett, TX (78116): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 226 TDLR SDR records · Karnes County

400 ftmedian well depth
300 ft–505 fttypical depth range
94 ftmedian static water level
60 gpmmedian yield (222 tests)

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How deep are wells in Gillett (78116), Texas?

The median drilled well depth in Gillett (78116) is 400 ft, based on 225 wells with recorded depths in the state TDLR SDR database. Half fall between 300 ft and 505 ft; 90% are shallower than 855 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Gillett (78116)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 400 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,000–$26,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $24,000–$40,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Gillett (78116)?

The median static water level is 94 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 70 ft–120 ft), from 218 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 36 300–400 ft 64 400–600 ft 75 600+ ft 38
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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.