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Emmet County, Iowa: well depth, owners & drilling cost

✓ 949 Iowa DNR records · verified 2026-08-24

150 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–261 fttypical depth range
243 ftmedian depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Emmet County, Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in Emmet County is 150 ft, based on 788 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 261 ft; 90% are shallower than 325 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 243 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Emmet County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 243 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,075–$15,795; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,580–$24,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 92 50–100 ft 93 100–150 ft 198 150–200 ft 94 200–300 ft 190 300–400 ft 87 400–600 ft 30 600+ ft 4

Who drills wells in Emmet County?

Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the well records Iowa drillers file with the DNR.

DrillerWells since 2016
ANDERSON,NATHAN - 738611
WALKER,JEREMY - 60879
QUASTAD,JEFF - 46248
ELBERT,RICK - 23353
BEEMER,GUY - 72782
* Owner, -1
WERNIMONT,GARY - 66691
* Unknown1

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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.