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Elkhart, IA (50073): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 105 Iowa DNR records · Polk County

100 ftmedian well depth
48 ft–215 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elkhart (50073), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elkhart (50073) is 100 ft, based on 100 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 48 ft and 215 ft; 90% are shallower than 373 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elkhart (50073)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elkhart (50073)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 26 50–100 ft 22 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 12 200–300 ft 14 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 0
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.