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Tell, TX (79259): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 52 TDLR SDR records · Childress County

120 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–142 fttypical depth range
41 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (35 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Tell (79259), Texas?

The median drilled well depth in and around Tell (79259) is 120 ft, based on 52 wells with recorded depths in the state TDLR SDR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 142 ft; 90% are shallower than 160 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Tell (79259)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Tell (79259)?

The median static water level is 41 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 19 ft–60 ft), from 30 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 38 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 1 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.