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Leighton, IA (50143): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 191 Iowa DNR records · Mahaska County

41 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–186 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Leighton (50143), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Leighton (50143) is 41 ft, based on 184 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 30 ft and 186 ft; 90% are shallower than 294 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Leighton (50143)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 41 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,025–$2,665; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,460–$4,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Leighton (50143)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 99 50–100 ft 13 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 16 200–300 ft 23 300–400 ft 17 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.