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Cherokee County, Iowa: well depth, owners & drilling cost
✓ 1,235 Iowa DNR records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Cherokee County, Iowa?
The median drilled well depth in Cherokee County is 40 ft, based on 1,053 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 25 ft and 252 ft; 90% are shallower than 409 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 275 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Cherokee County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 40 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,000–$2,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,400–$4,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Cherokee County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the well records Iowa drillers file with the DNR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| WERNIMONT,GARY - 6669 | 7 |
| HOOGLAND,BARRY - 10091 | 5 |
| STEECE,LARRY - 5273 | 4 |
| STRAND,MICHAEL - 5350 | 4 |
| SCHEIBER,BRADY - 11512 | 3 |
| BRESNAHAN,RON - 1626 | 1 |
| BONNESEN,BRUCE - 1564 | 1 |
| VANDEBRAKE,LARRY - 5578 | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Cherokee County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Cherokee (51012) — 201 wells, median 50 ft
- Quimby (51049) — 174 wells, median 35 ft
- Marcus (51035) — 174 wells, median 40 ft
- Aurelia (51005) — 158 wells, median 40 ft
- Washta (51061) — 130 wells, median 30 ft
- Larrabee (51029) — 129 wells, median 50 ft
- Cleghorn (51014) — 97 wells, median 36 ft
- Meriden (51037) — 72 wells, median 32 ft
Method: medians computed from Iowa DNR records (Iowa DNR Well Information System records, water-supply wells only (monitoring, test, dewatering, injection and closed-loop geothermal wells excluded); depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.