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Humboldt County, Iowa: well depth, owners & drilling cost
✓ 1,786 Iowa DNR records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Humboldt County, Iowa?
The median drilled well depth in Humboldt County is 125 ft, based on 1,694 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 85 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 232 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 150 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Humboldt County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 125 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,125–$8,125; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,500–$12,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Humboldt County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the well records Iowa drillers file with the DNR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| ESTLUND,MATT - 2379 | 68 |
| WALKER,JEREMY - 6087 | 26 |
| ELBERT,RICK - 2335 | 13 |
| LARSON,RILEY - 8416 | 8 |
| SCHUMACHER,DALE - 6471 | 3 |
| ESTLUND,TYLER - 13811 | 2 |
| BRESNAHAN,RON - 1626 | 1 |
| * Unknown, - | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Humboldt County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Humboldt (50548) — 223 wells, median 150 ft
- Dakota City (50529) — 214 wells, median 150 ft
- Renwick (50577) — 213 wells, median 120 ft
- Rutland (50582) — 198 wells, median 120 ft
- Livermore (50558) — 193 wells, median 117 ft
- Gilmore City (50541) — 181 wells, median 100 ft
- Bode (50519) — 181 wells, median 109 ft
- Thor (50591) — 178 wells, median 150 ft
- Bradgate (50520) — 167 wells, median 100 ft
- Ottosen (50570) — 160 wells, median 114 ft
- Hardy (50545) — 120 wells, median 125 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.