Rawlins County, KS oil and gas wells
1,881 wells: 447 active, 1,257 plugged, 11 orphaned, run by 171 operators.
Rawlins County, KS ranks #64 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 519,691 wells. 447 of its wells (24%) are active, above the statewide share of 21%. Another 82 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 11 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 1,804 wells here with a type on record, 45% are dry holes, 43% oil wells and 10% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1927. 210 wells (12%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 9 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 171 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 4,371 ft. 171 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Murfin Drilling Co., Inc., with 160 active (36% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Rawlins
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENKS 1 | 15-153-30136-0001 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| JENSEN 1 | 15-153-20322 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| JKB 'B' 1-22 | 15-153-20867 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOE BELL 1 | 15-153-19011 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| JOE CAHOJ 'D' 1 | 15-153-20533 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOE HERZOG 1 | 15-153-20699 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JONES 1 | 15-153-20094 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| Jack Faber 1-7 | 15-153-21139 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Jacque 1-2 | 15-153-21076 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| John 'A' 1-24 | 15-153-21141 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Rawlins County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Rawlins County, KS?
1,881 wells are on record: 447 active, 82 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,257 plugged, with 11 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Rawlins County, KS?
Murfin Drilling Co., Inc., with 160 active wells and 373 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Rawlins County, KS?
Yes. 210 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 9 more are permitted or being drilled.