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Smiley, TX (78159): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 95 TDLR SDR records · Gonzales County

280 ftmedian well depth
213 ft–388 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
35 gpmmedian yield (90 tests)

How deep are wells in Smiley (78159), Texas?

The median drilled well depth in Smiley (78159) is 280 ft, based on 95 wells with recorded depths in the state TDLR SDR database. Half fall between 213 ft and 388 ft; 90% are shallower than 470 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Smiley (78159)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 280 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,000–$18,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,800–$28,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Smiley (78159)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 47 ft–111 ft), from 80 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

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Part of Gonzales County well records.

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.