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Prairie City, IA (50228): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 278 Iowa DNR records · Jasper County

40 ftmedian well depth
27 ft–231 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Prairie City (50228), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Prairie City (50228) is 40 ft, based on 259 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 27 ft and 231 ft; 90% are shallower than 345 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Prairie City (50228)?

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.

What is the static water level in and around Prairie City (50228)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 157 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 41 300–400 ft 31 400–600 ft 5 600+ 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.