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Des Moines, IA (50321): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 130 Iowa DNR records · Polk County

20 ftmedian well depth
17 ft–25 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Des Moines (50321), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Des Moines (50321) is 20 ft, based on 127 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 17 ft and 25 ft; 90% are shallower than 56 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Des Moines (50321)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 20 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $500–$1,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,200–$2,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Des Moines (50321)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 113 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 1 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 3 600+ 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.